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Elastography parameters help diagnosis liver disease (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 9, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
'Visible’ sign of fatty liver disease that can appear on the face - may signal cancer risk
Fatty liver disease may spur an inflammatory environment conducive to the development of cancer, if not reversed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fatty liver disease sign around the eyes could signal the condition is turning 'fatal'
Xanthelasmas associated with fatty liver disease typically emerge on the skin around the nose and eyelids. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Similar for Chronic Liver Disease With, Without Cirrhosis
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 -- Full vaccination cuts the risk for all-cause mortality for breakthrough severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among chronic liver disease (CLD) patients with cirrhosis by two-thirds,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Three signs on your skin that could signal severe fatty liver disease
In its latest stage fatty liver disease can progress to liver failure and even cancer if not treated. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration
The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo… (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Research News - March 4, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: news
The sign of advanced fatty liver disease known to show up around the mouth
The nutritional deficiencies associated with fatty liver disease have been known to cause complications of the skin. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Research Uncovers Cheaper Diagnostic Tools For Chronic Hepatitis B in Africa
This study adds guidance as to when such earlier diagnosis may be attained.
“However, research is one thing, health systems strengthening another. Studies like this one add to the impetus and arm the policymakers to make the right decisions,” he says.
But he urges communities to take charge of these findings instead of leaving action in the hands of “sometimes incapacitated policymakers’ hands.”
“The question should be, what is the community saying about findings such as these? If we wait for policymakers to decide when they are going to invest in hepatitis B interventions, we will wait for the rest of our ...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Charles Mpaka Tags: Africa Featured Headlines Health TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Malawi Source Type: news
Popular drink shown to improve liver health in those at risk of liver disease
An accumulation of fat in the liver causes internal damage, but one popular drink might help to protect the organ. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Improved With Exercise
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 -- Exercise is associated with a tripled likelihood of achieving a clinically meaningful treatment response for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Jan.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The sign to spot when brushing your teeth that could signal severe fatty liver disease
Late-stage fatty liver disease can result in liver failure and even death if not treated. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Intermittent Fasting Plus Exercise Aids Hepatic Steatosis
THURSDAY Feb. 23, 2023 -- Combining intermittent fasting with exercise is effective for reducing hepatic steatosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) but may not offer more benefit than fasting alone, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Prediction of Severe Liver Disease Using Common Biomarkers Prediction of Severe Liver Disease Using Common Biomarkers
Can parameters commonly available in the primary care setting be used to improve currently established tools for identifying persons at increased risk of severe liver disease?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - February 23, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Fatty Liver Disease: Kids Get It Too Fatty Liver Disease: Kids Get It Too
Which children should be screened for NAFLD? And how do you get kids to forego sugar-sweetened beverages?The Cribsiders (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - February 22, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news
Fatty Liver Disease: Kids Get It, Too Fatty Liver Disease: Kids Get It, Too
Which children should be screened for NAFLD? And how do you get kids to forego sugar-sweetened beverages?The Cribsiders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news
