Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Friday publicly called for the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reject a vaccine advisory panel’s recommendation to no longer ...

University of Victoria provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. University of Victoria provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Research has revealed a steep increase in ...

Prognostic scores are valuable tools for predicting survival in patients with chronic liver disease. Recently, the albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score has emerged as a potential prognostic indicator in ...

Toxic “forever chemicals” are altering human liver function at a fundamental level by triggering both fat accumulation and cancer-linked cell damage, a new study has found. Several of these compounds, ...

In 1980, Ludwig and colleagues described the histologic features of a newly identified chronic liver condition referred to as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and noted that the majority of the ...

Yes, it is possible for a person with cirrhosis to receive typical liver function test results, although this is rare. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) notes that liver function ...

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. It’s a common ...

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted on Friday a positive opinion recommending approval for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (NASDAQ ...

Almonds are rich in vitamin E, healthy fats, and antioxidants—all of which support optimal liver function. These nutrients aid in fat metabolism within the liver and help prevent fat accumulation, a ...

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 ...