Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional tests to find out what's going on. Changes in liver function can impact nearly every bodily system. If the liver is damaged or infected, it ...

“The liver is essential to our overall health in so many ways, including digestion, metabolism, and immune function,” says Wendi LeBrett, MD, a gastroenterologist in Boise, Idaho, who educates ...

(2) What constitutes a standard liver blood test panel? (3) When should liver blood tests be checked? (4) Does the extent and duration of abnormal liver blood tests determine subsequent investigation?

If you have obesity, losing even a little weight helps not only improve your overall health, but also prevent liver issues ...

Objective Follistatin-like protein 1 (FSTL1) is widely recognised as a secreted glycoprotein, but its role in modulating macrophage-related inflammation during liver fibrosis has not been documented.

Hepatectomy is an effective surgical method for the treatment of liver diseases, but intraoperative bleeding and postoperative liver function recovery are still key issues. This study aims to develop ...

Liver cancer is uncommon in the United States, but it is common worldwide due to risk factors such as chronic hepatitis B and C infections and exposure to aflatoxin (toxins produced by a certain ...

A yellowish hue to the skin or eyes often indicates impaired liver function. The buildup of bilirubin, a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown, can signify that the liver is struggling to detoxify ...

However, Dexter’s blood panel showed he had elevated liver enzymes ... (3) Silybin is a milk thistle extract that helps support liver function by maintaining a healthy oxidative balance.

Hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, often presents at an advanced stage where prognosis with existing treatments is generally poor. Dana Walker, M.D., M.S.C.E., vice ...

KDIGO guideline is the first specifically addressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and focuses on some unique aspects of management.