whether human stem cells (i.e. special types of cells that can renew themselves and develop into many different cell types in the body) are beneficial in reducing death in people with decompensated ...

2.1 Liver fibrosis happens when persistent inflammation of the liver causes excessive scar tissue to build up in the organ and nearby blood vessels. The presence of scar tissue can impair overall ...

A recent study at the Medical University of South Carolina's (MUSC) Digestive Disease Research Core Center (DDRCC) provides insight into why physicians should be cautious when using a certain liver ...

A new study suggests that the cholesterol-regulating protein PCSK9 may serve as a sensitive early biomarker for autoimmune ...

Cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease, results from long-term damage and scarring, impairing vital functions. Common causes include alcohol abuse, hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. Early detection ...

Liver cirrhosis, a serious condition, can be managed with a holistic approach. Combining modern medicine with Ayurvedic ...

Alcoholic cirrhosis is the severe, final stage of alcohol-associated liver disease, resulting from long-term heavy alcohol consumption. The disease involves permanent scarring of the liver, which ...

Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and progressive disease in which healthy liver cells are slowly replaced by scar tissue, severely impairing vital liver functions such as detoxification, hormone ...