Ultrasound of upper abdomen ... of the tree is the discovery of an abnormal LFT in primary care where the patient does not have known or self-evident liver disease. From the root node we ...

Liver Biopsy A needle is inserted into the abdomen and is used to take a small sample of liver tissue. The sample is then examined closely under a microscope to check for abnormal cells. Laparoscopic ...

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, ...

Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, occurs when excess fat accumulates in liver cells. Commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and excessive alcohol consumption, it can lead to ...

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) ...

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer in the United States for 2025 are: About 42,240 new cases (28,220 in men and 14,020 in women) will be ...

But after a couple of years of work, xMEMS has arrived at the next generation — ultrasound through a solid-state speaker. This tiny, 1mm-thin speaker is called Cypress, and after listening to it ...

The lure of booze on dark winter days is great. But don’t despair. There’s plenty we can do to keep our liver in tip-top condition without abstaining completely. We often take our brilliant ...

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) describes any type of liver disease that occurs because of chronic or excessive alcohol consumption. In the early stages of ALD, quitting alcohol can lead to ...

The device delivers ultrasound energy to the patient’s pancreas and generates localized heat of up to 100 degrees Celsius that destroys cancer cells in the organ. Other types of ultrasound waves ...

A health product has been recalled amid fears it could cause "various adverse health effects". The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about two food vitamin D supplement products ...

cDivision of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA dDepartment of Medicine, Celiac Disease Center, College of ...