Alcohol consumption poses a significant global health risk, contributing to numerous diseases and injuries, especially among ...

"I’ll never forget the moment they placed him on the ventilator, before the coma took hold. I told him I loved him, and tears ...

Floribama Shore alum Kirk Medas has reportedly died after he was hospitalized with a "severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis ...

Floribama Shore alum Kirk Medas was battling a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis. He died from liver failure on Friday.

Graft vs. host disease (GVHD) is a serious condition that can occur after a stem cell transplant from a donor, where the ...

World Liver Day 2025: Take care of your liver with a robust nutrition plan, consuming the right foods and drinks to give it the attention it deserves. World Liver Day 2025: The liver is a vital ...

Cirrhosis of the liver is a severe condition, causing scarring and permanent damage to the liver. Life expectancy depends on the stage and type of liver cirrhosis, but it may vary between roughly ...

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Elevated liver enzymes can occur for many reasons. Most often, elevated liver enzymes are temporary and resolve on their own without treatment. Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional ...

bridging necrosis and confluent necrosis are not characteristically seen in hepatitis C, as they may be in other forms of chronic liver disease. Finally, the liver biopsy is examined for fibrosis.

An AST blood test measures levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and helps determine liver function. Less than 40 IU/L is normal, but too much of this enzyme can indicate a problem ...