February 11, 2021 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, Liver, PCOS | Blog, Clinical research, liver health, Liver research
Approximately 1 in 10 women of childbearing age experiences Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is the leading cause of infertility, among the many other symptoms this condition creates. A growing body of evidence shows PCOS is linked to other …
January 25, 2021 | By Haley Wilson | Healthy Tips During Quarantine, Volunteering in Research | Blog, Clinical research, COVID-19, NASH
Keeping healthy during quarantine is easier said than done. Safety guidelines and closures can make it more challenging. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is how to adapt. Get back on track or start your healthy journey with …
January 12, 2021 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, Liver | Blog, Clinical research, Liver health diet, NASH
cont Performing over 5,000 vital functions to sustain life and regeneration are some of the liver’s most remarkable features. It truly is an extraordinary organ, but it is not invincible. The celebrations of the holidays can add extra strain …
December 22, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, Volunteering in Research | Blog, clinical research study, give back through research, liver health
One of the best things about the holiday season is that goodwill towards others takes it up a notch as people race to pay it forward. The desire to give back is a perfect segue into volunteering in a …
December 15, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Cirrhosis, Clinical Trials | Blog, Clinical research, Fatty Liver Disease, Liver disease
Cirrhosis is the replacement of healthy liver tissue with non-living scar tissue. It is a complication of liver disease from the progressive damage caused if not treated. Most people have no symptoms in the early stages, where the progression …
November 24, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, NAFLD, NASH | Blog, fatty liver, Fibroscan
Every liver has a small amount of fat in it. With fatty liver, unhealthy fat levels begin to accumulate, leading to liver damage if not treated. There are various types of fatty liver disease, but NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver …
October 19, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Clinical Trials, NAFLD, PCOS | Blog, Clinical research, Women's Health
1 in 10 women of childbearing age is affected by polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. PCOS is caused by imbalanced reproductive hormones. In a healthy menstrual cycle, the ovaries make the egg that is released during the process, but with PCOS, the …
October 6, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Fibroscan, Liver
October is National Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Liver cancer is the 13th most commonly diagnosed cancer in America and one of the deadliest. Liver cancer is often diagnosed late and difficult to treat. The goal is to create awareness about the …
September 14, 2020 | By Haley Wilson | Fibroscan, Liver
Your liver performs over 500 vital functions in your body. If it is not functioning the way it should, your health could take a turn for the worse. If you are at risk of liver disease, checking your liver’s health …