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 …
January 3, 2020 | By AZ Liver Health | News & Events
AZ Liver’s own Vicki McIntyre, DNP, FNP was featured on the popular Tucson morning show “The Morning Blend” last month where she discussed several topics including: Common liver diseases like NASH Fibroscan technology Liver disease statistics Liver disease symptoms and …
November 12, 2019 | By AZ Liver Health | News & Events
AZ Liver had a wonderful time attending the Liver Life Walk & Celebration of Life Tucson on November 2, 2019. It was a lovely morning of sharing stories and walking together towards a future without liver disease. AZ Liver served as …
November 12, 2019 | By AZ Liver Health | News & Events
The American Liver Foundation hosted its first-ever Love your Liver Festival de la Vida at the Phoenix Zoo last Saturday, November 9th. The Love your Liver Festival de la Vida is a community health festival that allows people affected by …
November 1, 2019 | By AZ Liver Health | News & Events
As part of its mission to educate the community about liver health, AZ Liver Health has created a large, inflatable educational tool to bring the liver to life. The nearly 12-foot tall liver highlights the major anatomy of the liver …
September 4, 2019 | By AZ Liver Health | News & Events
A liver disease diagnosis can be frightening and confusing. For many individuals who have previously lived a fairly healthy life, or assumed that they were, it can be hard to understand what liver disease means and how it progresses. Understanding …
August 1, 2019 | By AZ Liver Health | News & Events | Fatty Liver Disease, NASH
NASH TRUTH is a collection of stories and information that reveal the truth about living with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). By showcasing the unique journeys of people from across the country who are affected by NASH, as well as providing information …
July 9, 2019 | By AZ Liver Health | News & Events
Cirrhosis of the liver is a serious condition caused by a number of liver diseases. Fortunately, there are treatment options available for Arizona patients. Contact us today to learn more about your liver and options for treatment of liver disease. …