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A New Hope in the Battle Against Fatty Liver Disease: Understanding Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom)

A New Hope in the Battle Against Fatty Liver Disease: Understanding Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom)

March 14, 2024 | By | Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Liver, Liver Disease, Liver Health, NASH, News & Events

Today, we’re talking about some exciting news for people battling fatty liver disease, specifically Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) a condition where too much fat is stored in the liver, causing inflammation and damage. NASH is a tricky disease because it’s often …

Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) and NASH: A Promising Advance in Treatment

Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) and NASH: A Promising Advance in Treatment

March 14, 2024 | By | News & Events, Clinical Trials, Liver, Liver Disease, Liver Health, NASH | Promising Advance in Treatment, resmetirom, Rezdiffra

Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) (now known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis or MASH) represents a significant and growing challenge in clinical practice, with its progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma posing serious risks for patients. The exciting new conditional commercial launch of …

Men and Liver Cirrhosis: Empowering Participation in Clinical Trials for Progress

Men and Liver Cirrhosis: Empowering Participation in Clinical Trials for Progress

June 15, 2023 | By | Cirrhosis, Clinical Trials, Liver Disease, Liver Health, Volunteering in Research | Cirrhosis, Clinical research, Clinical trials, Fatty Liver Disease, liver health, Liver research, Liver Scarring

Liver cirrhosis is a chronic and potentially life-threatening condition affecting many worldwide and in Arizona. Historically, men have been disproportionately affected by liver cirrhosis. Studies show that death rates amongst men with liver cirrhosis are twice as high as women. …

Why Minority Participation in Liver Research Matters

Why Minority Participation in Liver Research Matters

April 7, 2022 | By | Clinical Trials, Liver Disease, Minority Participation in Liver Research | Blog, Diversity in research, Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD, NASH, National Minority Health Month

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Liver disease is growing in prevalence in the Hispanic population. It is also a leading cause …

An unhealthy form of love

An Unhealthy Form of Love

February 28, 2022 | By | Clinical Trials, Liver Health | Blog, liver disease research, NAFLD, NASH

There’s a lot of love to celebrate during the month of February. However, some of the things we love are bad for our overall health. One of these areas is our obsession with the “western diet,” which is high in …

Bring in the new year with healthy liver goals

New Year – New Liver Health Goals

January 31, 2022 | By | Clinical Trials, Liver | Blog, liver health, Liver research, NAFLD, NASH

You can start this year on the right foot by taking proactive steps for your health and well-being. If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease, keeping your liver healthy is essential. It’s a new year, and it’s time to set …

Liver Awareness Month

Liver Awareness Month

October 14, 2021 | By | Clinical Trials, Fibroscan, Liver Awareness Month | Blog, NAFLD, NASH

The liver is one of the most vital organs in our bodies. It is impossible to survive without the life-sustaining functions it provides. Understandably, how well we take care of our liver impacts its ability to function properly. National Liver …

Know the stages of cirrhosis

From Liver Disease to Cirrhosis

August 26, 2021 | By | Cirrhosis, Clinical Trials, Liver Disease | Blog, NAFLD, NASH

Cirrhosis is when the permanent scarring of the liver has replaced the healthy tissue. While cirrhosis is most often associated with chronic alcohol consumption, it is brought about by many types of liver disease. Here’s how you get from liver disease …

Calling all caregivers! Read our latest blog on tips for being a caregiver of someone with liver disease

Tips for Caregivers

August 4, 2021 | By | Clinical Trials, Liver Disease | Blog, Caregiving, Clinical research, NAFLD, NASH

Having liver disease affects the person with it but also loved ones around them. Often a family member or friend fills the role of meeting a variety of physical and emotional needs. If you are a caregiver for someone with …

Hispanic adults may be at risk

Liver Disease and the Hispanic Population

July 13, 2021 | By | Clinical Trials, Liver Disease | Blog, Clinical trials, NAFLD, NASH

The number of U.S. adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) currently sits around 25%. Approximately 2-3% of them will go on to develop non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is a more severe form of NAFLD and can lead to fibrosis, …