December 15, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Cirrhosis, Clinical Trials | Blog, Clinical research, Fatty Liver Disease, Liver disease
Cirrhosis is the replacement of healthy liver tissue with non-living scar tissue. It is a complication of liver disease from the progressive damage caused if not treated. Most people have no symptoms in the early stages, where the progression …
November 24, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, NAFLD, NASH | Blog, fatty liver, Fibroscan
Every liver has a small amount of fat in it. With fatty liver, unhealthy fat levels begin to accumulate, leading to liver damage if not treated. There are various types of fatty liver disease, but NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver …
October 19, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, NAFLD, PCOS | Blog, Clinical research, Women's Health
1 in 10 women of childbearing age is affected by polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. PCOS is caused by imbalanced reproductive hormones. In a healthy menstrual cycle, the ovaries make the egg that is released during the process, but with PCOS, the …
October 6, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Fibroscan, Liver
October is National Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Liver cancer is the 13th most commonly diagnosed cancer in America and one of the deadliest. Liver cancer is often diagnosed late and difficult to treat. The goal is to create awareness about the …
September 14, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Fibroscan, Liver
Your liver performs over 500 vital functions in your body. If it is not functioning the way it should, your health could take a turn for the worse. If you are at risk of liver disease, checking your liver’s health …
