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 28, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Caregivers, News & Events | Blog, Caregiving, Clinical research, liver health
As we head into the holiday season and reflect on our blessings, we wanted to extend a special thank you to those who give so selflessly, caregivers. In our latest blog, we will discuss the importance of caregivers as well …
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 …
September 15, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Liver Health, News & Events | Blog, Clinical research, Fibroscan, liver health, Liver research, NASH, NASH Complications
Many medical conditions like diabetes can lead to other potential health concerns. Read our blog to learn more about the correlation between diabetes and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The Relationship Between Diabetes and NASH Those living with diabetes are more likely to …
August 2, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Dyslipidemia, Fibroscan | Blog, Cholesterol Management, Clinical research, liver health
Often referred to as high cholesterol, dyslipidemia is the imbalance of lipid or fat found in your bloodstream. While moderate lipid levels in your body are okay, high levels can put you at higher risk for other medical health concerns. …
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 …
June 8, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Research, Hepatitis B | Blog, Clinical trials, liver health, Liver research
Like many other liver diseases, hepatitis B is a “silent epidemic” because most people do not have symptoms for most of the disease progression. It is one of the most common serious liver infections globally and in the state of …
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 …
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 …
January 31, 2022 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, Liver | Blog, liver health, Liver research, NAFLD, NASH
You can start this year on the right foot by taking proactive steps for your health and well-being. If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease, keeping your liver healthy is essential. It’s a new year, and it’s time to set …