The liver is a vital organ, crucial to digestion, metabolism and the elimination of toxins. It has a unique ability, ...

Damaged human livers can repair themselves. Even livers badly scarred from excessive alcohol use, including alcohol-related ...

Wilson’s disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that can be treated with medications. The lack of a single, specific diagnostic indicator leads to diagnostic difficulties, which ...

A comprehensive study shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from both liver diseases and ...

Weight-Loss Surgery Lowers Risk of Developing Complications of Liver Disease in Patients With Cirrhosis and Obesity Jan. 27, 2025 — A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver ...

However, people with liver cancer often have scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). So doctors also need a system that describes how well your liver is working and your health (your performance status).

Purpose Published evidence on the incidence and predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cirrhosis of the liver is reviewed. Summary The frequently observed phenomenon of ...