July 1, 2022 | By John Raslavsky | 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 John Raslavsky | 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 John Raslavsky | 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 John Raslavsky | 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 John Raslavsky | 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 …
December 14, 2021 | By John Raslavsky | Clinical Research, PCOS | Blog, Hepatic Clinical Trials, liver health, NAFLD, NASH
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition that encompasses excess fat accumulation, inflammation, and liver scarring, is on the rise. Multiple factors go into developing NAFLD, and it has been linked to several other conditions. Polycystic ovary …
November 29, 2021 | By John Raslavsky | 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 …
February 11, 2021 | By John Raslavsky | Clinical Trials, Liver, PCOS | Blog, Clinical research, liver health, Liver research
Approximately 1 in 10 women of childbearing age experiences Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is the leading cause of infertility, among the many other symptoms this condition creates. A growing body of evidence shows PCOS is linked to other …
December 22, 2020 | By John Raslavsky | Clinical Trials, Volunteering in Research | Blog, clinical research study, give back through research, liver health
One of the best things about the holiday season is that goodwill towards others takes it up a notch as people race to pay it forward. The desire to give back is a perfect segue into volunteering in a …