Fatty liver disease affects more than 1 in 3 adults and often has no symptoms. A new drug developed with Tulane researchers ...

Various tests are used to diagnose bile duct cancer, including liver function tests, tumor markers, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, MRCP, and ERCP. ERCP is used to examine the bile ducts, take biopsies, and ...

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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a unique luminescent probe that uses terbium, a rare earth metal, to sense the presence of an enzyme called β-glucuronidase, which ...

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Liver disease is often called a "silent" condition because it can develop slowly without causing noticeable symptoms.

The innovation, developed in collaboration with the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, uses four widely available blood parameters, complete blood count, liver function test, HbA1c, and lipid ...

Blood tests that measure liver enzymes, imaging studies, and specialized liver function tests can detect problems long before symptoms become severe.

Liver function tests (LFT) are blood tests that can assess how well your liver is functioning and detect any damage. However, in some cases, LFTs may show normal results despite the presence of ...

Thus stands the Liver Function Test (LFT) as an important investigative tool for all, ranging from diabetes to obesity or a combination of the two.

These enzymes usually stay in your liver but can enter the bloodstream due to liver injury or inflammation. This leads to higher levels in your blood, which may show up on a liver function blood test.