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Challenges in diagnosing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term that is commonly used to refer to excess fat within the liver cells (hepatic steatosis or non-alcoholic fatty liver), and inflammation of the liver due to fat deposition (steatohepatitis or NASH). While this silent killer affects nearly 25% of adults in the US, our healthcare system’s approach to diagnosing and treating this disease presents many gaps in both education and care. Non-invasive...
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October 27, 2021
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cardiovascular risk
Liver, the largest solid organ, is a powerhouse that performs many vital bodily functions but is often undervalued. Some of the liver’s most critical functions include: Storing energy from carbohydrates (in the form of glycogen), like a battery, to meet the body’s demands when needed Secreting bile to digest fat and absorb vitamins Disposing chemicals like alcohol and medications as well as regulating cholesterol - an essential ingredient of cell...
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October 18, 2021