LFTs are a panel of blood tests that help detect liver injury, cholestasis or synthetic dysfunction. Learn what each marker ...

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 ...

Doctors can often diagnose liver cancer with a CT scan and blood tests. A biopsy may be needed if imaging results are inconclusive. Liver cancer is often diagnosed after someone develops symptoms such ...

In today’s Health Headlines, October is Liver Awareness Month – how a biopsy helps diagnose liver diseases, why fatty liver ...

Fatty liver disease develops when fat accumulates in the liver tissue, without producing noticeable symptoms during its initial stages. Early detection of this condition at home, enables people to ...

When I was first invited for a liver FibroScan at The Liver Clinic in London, I wasn’t convinced it would be worth my while. I don’t drink that much; I’m active and eat pretty healthily. Surely there ...

Isotretinoin is a medication to treat severe or persistent acne. It may lead to elevations in liver function tests, but it does not usually cause severe or lasting damage. Isotretinoin is a ...

A silent health concern is gripping India; nearly 38% of adults are now estimated to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). What makes this condition worrying is that it often develops ...