PinnedDr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…3 min read·Nov 11, 2021----
PinnedDr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…4 min read·Apr 8, 2021----
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…3 min read·Feb 14, 2022----
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…3 min read·Jan 31, 2022----
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…4 min read·Nov 30, 2021----
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…5 min read·Sep 2, 2021----
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…3 min read·Aug 19, 2021----
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…5 min read·Aug 4, 2021----
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.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…4 min read·Jul 22, 2021--1--1
Dr. Pol F. Boudes, M.D.inThe Liver LineThe Importance of Clinical Trials in NASH CirrhosisGuest blog by Eric Lawitz, MD4 min read·Jun 24, 2021----