June 15, 2023 | By Haley Wilson | Cirrhosis, Clinical Trials, Liver Disease, Liver Health, Volunteering in Research | Cirrhosis, Clinical research, Clinical trials, Fatty Liver Disease, liver health, Liver research, Liver Scarring
Liver cirrhosis is a chronic and potentially life-threatening condition affecting many worldwide and in Arizona. Historically, men have been disproportionately affected by liver cirrhosis. Studies show that death rates amongst men with liver cirrhosis are twice as high as women. …
May 19, 2023 | By Haley Wilson | Liver, Liver Disease | Alcohol-related Liver Disease, Fibroscan, liver health, Women's Liver Health
May is Women’s Health Awareness Month, and it’s more important than ever to address the alarming rise of alcohol-related liver disease in young women. Let’s work together to empower women to make informed decisions regarding their liver health. Read our …
April 13, 2023 | By Haley Wilson | Liver, Liver Disease | Blog, Clinical research, CT Scan, Fatty Liver Disease, Fibroscan, liver health, MRI
Have you ever wondered how well your liver is functioning? Our latest blog gives you the inside scoop on the 3 most common liver scans. Learn more about what they are, how they work, and who can benefit from them! …
February 24, 2023 | By Haley Wilson | Liver, NASH | Blog, Clinical trials, Fatty Liver Disease, Fibroscan, Liver disease, liver health
Obesity has become one of the most common and serious public health issues in recent years, leading to many health problems. Yet, many remain unaware of the consequences of obesity on the liver. Learn more in our blog below! Excess …
January 9, 2023 | By Haley Wilson | Liver, Liver Health | 2023, Arizona, Blog, Clinical research, Liver awareness, Liver research, New year new liver health
The new year is here, and the promise of more liver research comes with it. The more we understand the liver, the better we can treat its issues. From participating in clinical trials to simply raising awareness, there’s something everyone …
December 23, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Liver, Liver Disease, Liver Health
The holiday season is finally upon us, which means it’s time for yummy foods and tasty alcoholic beverages. Many go into this season with a stress-free attitude over the food and drinks they consume. However, they aren’t considering the …
December 9, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Effects of HIV on the Liver, Liver | AIDS, Blog, Clinical research, Fatty Liver Disease, Fibroscan, HIV, Liver disease, liver health
December is National HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, and many people are unaware of the significant impact this virus can have on the liver. HIV is one of the leading causes of cirrhosis and NASH in the United States. Let’s take a …
November 4, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Diabetes, Liver | Blog, Clinical research, Fatty Liver Disease, Fibroscan, liver health, NAFLD
November is National Diabetes Month. What better time to discuss one of the lesser-known effects of diabetes, its impact on the liver? Diabetes can result in a range of liver conditions, some of which can be serious. In this blog …
July 1, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Cirrhosis, Clinical Research, NASH | Blog, Clinical trials, Fatty Liver Disease, liver health, Liver research
At their very root, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis are two medical conditions that affect the liver. However, this seemingly separate duo shares more in common than you may think. When NASH and cirrhosis get together, your liver is at …
May 31, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Research, Jaundice, NASH | bilirubin and liver function, Blog, Clinical trials, Liver research, NASH Complications
Jaundice is a yellowing of the eye sclera (the white part) and skin because there’s too much bilirubin in the blood. There are many causes of jaundice. However, for people living with liver disease, jaundice is a common nonalcoholic steatohepatitis …