November 1, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | 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 John Raslavsky | 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 John Raslavsky | 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 John Raslavsky | 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. …
July 8, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | News & Events
Please join me for a dinner meeting and program entitled “Hot Topics in Cirrhosis.” The programs will focus on the coordinated application of a CLDF endorsed evidence-based algorithm in the in-patient and ambulatory setting with the goal of improving patient …
June 11, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | News & Events
June 12, 2019, marks the second annual International NASH Day. First held in 2018 by the Global Liver Institute, International NASH Day advocates for raising liver health awareness and promoting early intervention for fatty liver disease and NASH, its more …
March 21, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | News & Events
As you may have noticed, The Institute for Liver Health has undergone a name change and updated its name to Arizona Liver Health™. The change comes with our desire to serve more patients in Arizona and establish our practices among …
February 25, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | News & Events
Content sourced from HepMag.com A placebo-controlled study of obeticholic acid showed it improved liver fibrosis with no worsening of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. An advanced trial of Intercept Pharmaceuticals’ experimental non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) treatment found it improved liver fibrosis with no worsening …
October 11, 2018 | By John Raslavsky | News & Events
Article sourced from Zachry WM, et al. Abstract 27. Presented at: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting; Oct. 5-10, 2018; Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — FibroScan screening for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis could significantly improve patient diagnosis and care, …
January 5, 2018 | By John Raslavsky | News & Events
Content sourced from Hepmag.com As pharmaceutical companies race to develop treatments for NASH, they find one thing is missing: willing test subjects. As the rate of liver disease continues to rise along with the rate of obesity, more than a …