Yes, it is possible for a person with cirrhosis to receive typical liver function test results, although this is rare. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) notes that liver function ...

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 ...

Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...

Swedish researchers have developed a new, simple blood test capable of predicting the risk of severe liver disease, including cirrhosis and cancer, up to a decade in advance. This highly accurate test ...

If you’re rushed to the hospital and into emergency surgery, it would be helpful if the anesthesiology team could predict whether your body will react in the way they expect. In the majority of cases, ...

Given just how much lifestyle disorders or non-communicable diseases are on the rise these days, it is quite likely that you would have taken a liver function test (LFT) and then consulted the doctor ...

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a set of tests that a doctor may order to find out more about a person’s overall health. These are routine tests that can help evaluate how well the body is ...

Reviving an ancient human gene that prevents gout and fatty liver disease, scientists at Georgia State University have marked ...

The FDA has cleared the first clinical trial to test genetically engineered pig livers in patients who have acute-on-chronic liver failure. The trial will evaluate the use of a Egenesis porcine liver ...

Novo Nordisk is investigating the potential of Ozempic, Wegovy’s active ingredient and two other drug candidates as treatments for alcohol-related liver disease. The phase 2 trial will see how ...