Liver Damage Management Tips: The liver is the body's largest internal organ, responsible for multiple functions such as cleansing of toxins from the body, metabolism of drugs, and storage of vitamins ...
Have you ever been told during a medical check-up that you need a liver function test and felt puzzled by terms like ALT, AST, and Total Bilirubin? You're not alone. Many people are unfamiliar with ...
Dr Prashant Kadam said, “Additionally, people who are obese or overweight, consume excessive alcohol, use performance-enhancing drugs, have diabetes, have a family history of liver disease, or are on ...
Conceived as a princely minister of warmth and life, the liver is often overlooked in diabetes and obesity, whereas the organ is a prime regulator in metabolism. In recent times, a plethora of ...
Dr N Murugan, Hepatologist and Transplant Physician, Apollo Hospitals, in an exclusive interaction with ETHealthworld's Rashmi Mabiyan Kaur, speaks on the increasing incidence of Non-alcoholic fatty ...
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 ...
Liver function tests (LFTs) have been essential for managing hepatitis patients. By measuring liver proteins and enzymes in the blood, these tests help diagnose liver damage, monitor antiviral therapy ...
An intelligent liver function test platform (iLFT) successfully integrated into one Scottish primary care system reduced unnecessary specialist referrals over a 5-year period, and improved triage for ...
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 ...
Dr Gill Hart, Scientific Director at YorkTest, is recommending people to take control of their health by doing a liver function test. The test can be taken from the comfort of a person’s home and ...