These updated guidelines on the management of abnormal liver blood tests have been commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee (CSSC) of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) ...

Liver function tests (LFTs) are comprised of a panel of five to eight analytes that are processed inexpensively in large batches. LFTs are one of the most commonly performed "blood tests" in ...

speak with your healthcare provider since these conditions may increase your risk of liver problems. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you are pregnant and have symptoms like headache, ...

Everson GT. Liver Problems in Pregnancy: Distinguishing Normal From Abnormal Hepatic Changes. MedGenMed 1(3), 1999. [formerly published in Medscape Women's Health eJournal 3(1), 1998]. Available ...

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

Lung cancer liver metastases are tumors that form in the liver from cancer cells that have broken away from the primary cancer and spread through the blood or lymphatic system. The liver is a common ...

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Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, occurs when excess fat accumulates in liver cells. Commonly associated with ...

abnormal swelling of the hands and feet, abdominal pain, itching, or jaundice. You can support your liver function through a healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet, regular exercise ...

China: A recent analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2014 has found a significant link between periodontitis and abnormal liver function test (LFT) ...

High bilirubin levels increase the risk of developing bilirubin gallstones—a type of gallstone more prevalent in Sickle Cell ...