Cirrhosis creates scars that damage your liver. This damage can prevent this vital organ from doing important jobs like helping with digestion and removing toxins from your body. The sooner your ...

A glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test measures the levels of the enzyme AST in the blood to assess liver health. Numbers over 50 for cisgender males and ...

Roche is rolling out a new diagnostic test to help assess hidden liver fibrosis in patients showing signs of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD. The company said its 18 ...

The liver, a crucial metabolic regulator, is often overlooked in diabetes and obesity. Decreased liver performance is increasingly linked to metabolic disorders, highlighting the importance of Liver ...

When it comes to diagnosing serious liver scarring in MASLD (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease), accuracy matters. But what if the tools doctors trust the most are falling short ...

A liver enzyme known as ALT plays an important role in breaking down proteins in the digestive process. High levels of ALT in the blood can indicate liver issues. Implementing these strategies may ...

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have published results that suggest a non-invasive breath test for liver disease using an IONICON PTR-MS. Elevated levels of limonene in patients have been ...

A new study by the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District has found that a specialized blood test can ...

Protein supplements may temporarily affect liver enzyme levels. Excessive protein intake can stress the liver, posing risks ...