New treatment could lower liver fat, improve blood sugar control, and reduce cholesterol

A diagnosis of serious liver disease can feel like a slow countdown. Scar tissue builds quietly, the liver stiffens, and the ...
Business Wire

Enhanced Ultrasound Superior to MRI for Diagnosing Certain Liver and Kidney Tumors, According to New Studies

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is more accurate and reliable than MRI for examining certain liver and kidney nodules, according to two new studies published in the ...
Medscape

Hypervascular Nodule in a Fibrotic Liver Overloaded With Iron: Identification of a Premalignant Area With Preserved Liver Architecture

Background: The presence of a hypervascular nodule in a patient with cirrhosis is highly suggestive of a hepatocellular carcinoma. Case Presentation: A 55 year old man with idiopathic refractory ...
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Ultrasonography of hepatocellular carcinoma: From diagnosis to prognosis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prominent contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide. Early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer can significantly improve its prognosis and patient ...
Los Angeles Times

Alcoholic Cirrhosis: Key Facts and Treatment Insights

Alcoholic cirrhosis is the severe, final stage of alcohol-associated liver disease, resulting from long-term heavy alcohol consumption. The disease involves permanent scarring of the liver, which ...