A1C, LDL, HDL… the number of medical abbreviations you might see on your patient portal is enough to make you think your ...
Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels ...
Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...
The FDA has cleared the first clinical trial to test genetically engineered pig livers in patients who have acute-on-chronic liver failure. The trial will evaluate the use of a Egenesis porcine liver ...
Immunotherapy-based combinations have rapidly become the dominant first-line treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma ...
Scientists have found that combining silybin with carvedilol works far better against liver fibrosis than either drug alone.
A new, simple blood test may predict the risk of serious liver damage years before symptoms appear, offering a crucial window for early intervention. Liver disease, often caused by alcohol use, ...
PFOAS, or forever chemicals, are everywhere nowadays. Exposure is unavoidable, but teens appear especially vulnerable ...