A person can have hepatitis C with no symptoms. Liver enzyme tests can help detect and diagnose a hepatitis C infection by showing liver damage and inflammation. Hepatitis C is a contagious liver ...

Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

The hepatitis B surface antibody test (HBsAb) detects antibodies in the blood to determine if someone is immune to the hepatitis B virus (HBV). A negative or nonreactive result means the individual is ...

Too many supplements at once can damage your liver. Dr Ankur Jain and Dr (Brig.) Pankaj Puri explain the risks that a vitamin overload can cause and when you should consult a doctor.

Hepatic function assessment has become integral to the planning and execution of liver resection and transplantation. Traditional evaluation of global liver function relies on biochemical markers and ...

Poor liver health is largely influenced by metabolic factors such as high sugar intake, obesity, insulin resistance, ...