Spread the love The Liver: A Miracle of Regeneration. Myth and Reality: Myth: Greek myth tells of Prometheus, whose liver grew back daily despite an eagle feasting on it. Reality: The liver has remarkable regenerative powers, but not quite like the…
Spread the love Top 5 Healthcare Trends to Watch from the 2024 JP Morgan Conference. The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is considered one of the most important events in the healthcare industry. Held in San Francisco every January, it brings…
Spread the love Millions Remain Untreated Despite Hepatitis C Cure in USA. Despite a readily available cure since 2014, nearly four million Americans remain infected with Hepatitis C, a potentially fatal liver disease, according to American Liver Foundation. This paradox exposes…
Spread the love Undervaccination: A Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Across the UK. Booster shots could have prevented some 7,000 severe cases of Covid-19 in the summer of 2022, research has shown. This comprehensive study, published in Lancet, delves…
Spread the love Bile Duct Cancer: New Frontiers in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope. Bile duct cancer, a notoriously challenging disease, is finally facing some promising advancements. A recent review by Dr. Sumera I. Ilyas sheds light on key discoveries that could…
Spread the love Cracking the Aging Code: 52 Genes Linked to Long, Healthy Life in Groundbreaking Study. The secrets of aging have captivated humanity for millennia, and now, science is unlocking the doors with a groundbreaking genetic study. This research, published…
Spread the love Malnutrition Risk in IBD Patients: Simple Screening Tool Offers Early Intervention. A recent study published in Gastro Hep Advances sheds light on a hidden challenge amongst patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): malnutrition. Researchers at the University…
Spread the love Limiting Liquor for Liver Health: New Guidelines Suggest Just 1 Drink Per Day Introduction Limiting Liquor for Liver Health: New Guidelines Suggest Just 1 Drink Per Day. Over the past several decades, rates of alcohol-related liver disease have…
Spread the love Power of Whole Genome Sequencing for Cancer Treatment. A groundbreaking study from the UK has shed light on the potential of whole genome sequencing (WGS) to revolutionize cancer treatment. Researchers analyzed data from over 13,000 patients with…
Spread the love Navigating the Maze of Diverticulosis: Diet, Fiber, and Keeping Your Gut Happy Diverticulitis, that pesky gut condition, can feel like a confusing maze. One minute you’re enjoying life, the next you’re grappling with pain and inflammation. But fear…