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 …
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 …
October 14, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Liver Disease, Liver Health | Blog, Clinical research, Fatty Liver Disease, Liver research
Worldwide, liver cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death. Yet, with such prevalence, it remains challenging to treat. As numbers continue to rise, the value of liver research is critical to public health. Learn more about …
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 …
April 26, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Research, Effects of Alcohol on the Liver, Fibroscan | AFLD, Blog, Clinical trials, Fatty Liver Disease, liver health
Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances among America’s adult and teen populations, posing substantial health and safety risks. Even though most know the adverse effects of alcohol, many tend to do so without fully recognizing the health …
April 7, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, Liver Disease, Minority Participation in Liver Research | Blog, Diversity in research, Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD, NASH, National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Liver disease is growing in prevalence in the Hispanic population. It is also a leading cause …
March 30, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Research, Hepatitis | Blog, Clinical trials, Fatty Liver Disease, liver health, Liver research, NAFLD, NASH
Liver health is essential to the function of the human body. It performs over 500 functions to keep the body healthy. A few examples are flushing out toxins, processing food, and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Hepatitis is one of …
November 29, 2021 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Research, NAFLD | Blog, Clinical trials, Fatty Liver Disease, liver health
In the medical world, we are always trying to find new ways to treat all kinds of conditions. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a condition that we are constantly learning more about, especially in the work of clinical …