The liver, a crucial metabolic regulator, is often overlooked in diabetes and obesity. Decreased liver performance is increasingly linked to metabolic disorders, highlighting the importance of Liver ...
Grade 2 fatty liver, specifically, indicates a moderate level of fat within the liver, often requiring attention to prevent ...
Catch liver issues early with a simple Liver Function Test (LFT). Learn how this blood test helps detect liver damage before symptoms appear and who should get tested. The liver is one of the most ...
In this health column, Texas Tech HSC's Dr. Hakan Akin shares some warning signs, tips and best practices about what he calls ...
Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...
No single blood test can diagnose liver cancer, but liver cancer blood tests can detect signs of liver dysfunction. Depending on a person’s signs and symptoms, a doctor may recommend further testing, ...
A new 'traffic light' test devised by Dr Nick Sheron and colleagues at University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital could be used in primary care to diagnose liver fibrosis and cirrhosis ...