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Study helps explain rising rates of liver cancer
Date: 2012-01-04 00:00:00

Hepatits C infection and obesity are increasingly becoming major risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic. Individuals with either of these conditions may benefit from liver panel testing to assess the condition of their liver.... Full Story

Cirrhosis patients tend to have multiple health problems, study finds
Date: 2012-01-10 00:00:00

Individuals who have had liver panel tests reveal that they have cirrhosis are much more likely to be in poor health and to be disabled, according to a new study published in the journal Hepatology.... Full Story

Excessive soda consumption may lead to liver problems
Date: 2012-01-12 00:00:00

Individuals who drink excessive amounts of soda may be more likely to receive unhealthy liver panel tests, as a new study has shown that this can cause fat to build up in the liver and in the muscles surrounding internal organs, which are considered risk factors for disease.... Full Story

Burden of liver disease high among diabetics
Date: 2012-01-13 00:00:00

Diabetes is known to increase the risk of liver problems, but experts are saying that the problem may be even greater than previously thought, and doctors should be aware of this risk in their patients and recommend liver panel tests when appropriate.... Full Story

Researchers study treatment for childhood liver disease
Date: 2012-01-18 00:00:00

Liver disease was once completely confined to adult population. However, with childhood obesity rates rising, many young people now receive unhealthy liver panel test results. A new study being support by the National Institutes of Health is currently seeking to determine how best to treat the condition.... Full Story

Statins may prevent hepatitis from progressing to liver cancer
Date: 2012-01-27 00:00:00

Individuals who have received liver panel test results indicating they have hepatitis B may benefit from a prescription for statin medications. New research suggests that these drugs may prevent their condition from progressing to liver cancer.... Full Story