1.   She developed progressive liver failure and required a liver transplant.

2.   In each case, the calculi were found on repeat endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, performed because of recurrent ascending cholangitis or progressive liver failure.

3.   Baylor acknowledged his hospitalization nine days later, saying he had progressive liver failure.

4.   In clinical terms, Roche died because a chemical she inhaled in the study led to the progressive failure of her lungs and kidneys.

5.   In clinical terms, Roche died when a chemical she inhaled in the study led to the progressive failure of her lungs and kidneys.

6.   The New York Yankees slugger is suffering from progressive liver failure brought on by cancer and hepatitis C, a disease that attacks the liver.

7.   Former U.S. Major League Baseball great Mickey Mantle has developed progressive liver failure and may need a liver transplant, a close friend of the Hall of Famer said.

8.   U.S. Major League Baseball great Mickey Mantle has developed progressive liver failure and may need a liver transplant, a close friend of the Hall of Famer said Tuesday.