A1C, LDL, HDL… the number of medical abbreviations you might see on your patient portal is enough to make you think your ...

Having persistently high liver enzyme levels present in early adulthood is a strong predictor of type 2 diabetes risk. Learn ...

Elevation of liver function tests (LFTs) has been noted in patients treated with sirolimus. However, in the United States [1] and global phase 3 trials, [2] elevation of LFTs, specifically of AST ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 65-year-old male. On my recent semiannual checkup, my labs showed an AST level of 53 U/L and an ALT level of 62 U/L. I am concerned about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. In ...

A new UB study has found that excessive fat around one's middle—the familiar "potbelly"—is a strong predictor of potential liver damage. The study, published in Hepatology, showed that abdominal ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Any thoughts on milk thistle supplements in fatty liver disease that was diagnosed by an ultrasound due to elevated AST and ALT levels? — B.S. ANSWER: Milk thistle (sylmarin) has had ...

Blood tests can help with the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. These include tests for increased liver enzymes or antibody levels. However, other tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

A 33-y male, I need guidance on liver “detox” drinks. The best ways of liver detox are active lifestyle and healthy food. The ...