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Liver disease
Maternal obesity increases the risk of fatty liver disease in children
Maternal obesity and overweight were linked to a higher risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in their children. Children and young adults with advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis were also more likely to have had…
Epidemic liver disease in the regions
LiveNew figures suggest Australia is making its way into an epidemic of liver disease - with nearly half of the region's people over 60 affected.The epidemic has been spreading quietly for at least 30 years - and yet the extent of the…
Scientists discover new therapeutic target to treat fatty liver disease
About 80 million Americans suffer from fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol abuse. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with obesity and diabetes, and can lead to more serious liver damage such as non-alcoholic…
Walter Payton battled rare bile duct cancer caused by liver disease
Remembering Walter PaytonNFL great Walter Payton died 22 years ago today from a rare form of bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, possibly caused by his liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis.Payton was only 45 at the time and…
USC Scientists Discover New Therapeutic Target to Treat Fatty Liver Disease
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About 80 million Americans suffer from fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol abuse. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with obesity and diabetes and can lead to more…
Fatty liver disease: eradicating the “root cause” of fatty liver disease – losing…
In order to prevent cirrhosis (meaning scarring of the liver), you need to address the "root cause," the British Liver Trust said, to allow the liver to repair itself. "For most people with NAFLD it means losing weight through healthy…
Patient Advocate Highlights ‘Urgency’ to Treat Chronic Liver Disease
October 26, 2021
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Liver disease in cats is hard to spot, so here’s what you need to know to get treatment for…
cat with liver disease being a pet sitting between the legs of a childRyan J Lane / Getty Usually, liver disease in cats does not really have stages: it registers as a mild, moderate, or severe case. What's confusing, according to Tarina…
Liver disease in cats is hard to spot, so here’s what you need to know to get treatment for…
cat with liver disease being a pet sitting between the legs of a childRyan J Lane / Getty Usually, liver disease in cats does not really have stages: it registers as a mild, moderate, or severe case. What's confusing, according to Tarina…
MRI biomarkers are a less invasive and more accurate option for identifying fatal liver disease
Historically, percutaneous liver biopsy has been used to diagnose non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). But a new study published in Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology suggests that MRI biomarkers could better identify patients…