PinnedPublished inThe Liver LineLiver Cancer and Liver Cirrhosis, a Dual ThreatOctober was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all the skyscrapers in town were lit up in pink. October was also Liver Cancer Awareness…Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021
PinnedPublished inThe Liver LinePhysicians: Keep Watch for NASH among Your PatientsNonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is, by far, the most prominent liver disease, even exceeding all viral hepatitis combined together. It…Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
Published inThe Liver LineCould a Routine Blood Test Help Diagnose NASH Cirrhosis?A routine blood draw includes the levels of aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) in the bloodstream, both of which…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
Published inThe Liver LineA Goal for 2022: A Healthier LiverNew Year, New Liver. The beginning of the year is often a time to think of “getting healthy.” And here’s a thought: Liver health should be…Jan 31, 2022Jan 31, 2022
Published inThe Liver LineGalectin-3 Explained: The Key to Cancer and Inflammatory Human Disease?First described in 1971, recent research brought clarity to the role that galectin-3 plays in a wide range of human diseases, including…Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
Published inThe Liver LineThe Best Path Forward for Treating NASH: Stellate Cells vs Macrophages?The emergence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) as global health threats, along with…Sep 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021
Published inThe Liver LineFour Simple Recipes to Promote Healthy Liver FunctioningEating healthy is an important part of maintaining your body’s well-being, but have you ever wondered what food is best for promoting…Aug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021
Published inThe Liver LineExercise for Good Liver Health, in the Heat of the SummerRegular exercise is an important part of good health in general, and particularly good liver health. It is also important for those who…Aug 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021
Published inThe Liver LineA Patient-Focused Approach to Clinical Trial Planning Pays Dividends in Better Retention and…It’s not uncommon for clinical trials of new drugs entering the market to struggle with patient recruitment and retention. This is…Jul 22, 20211Jul 22, 20211
Published inThe Liver LineThe Importance of Clinical Trials in NASH CirrhosisGuest blog by Eric Lawitz, MDJun 24, 2021Jun 24, 2021