The Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test consists of an algorithm of three fibrosis markers (hyaluronic acid, amino-terminal propeptide-of-type-III-collagen, tissue-inhibitor of matrix ...

Once detected, further tests like liver function tests and fibroscan are also done to look for the severity of fatty liver. Fibroscan is a relatively accurate test for the same and is a non ...

Following an algorithm GPs are able to refer patients with a defined risk factor for chronic liver disease directly for a specialist test (Fibroscan) before considering a referral to secondary care.

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Liver transplants from older donors can be effective for septuagenarian candidates and are associated with lower mortality ...

"It provides a simple getaway to investigate liver damage. It channels us to use expensive investigations like fibroscan or MRI preferentially in those people who have acanthosis nigricans vs. those ...

Many people around the world live with conditions that affect the liver, including cirrhosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease, liver cancer, liver failure ...

Cirrhosis is a progressive condition where scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver cells. In time, this can affect liver function and lead to symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and unintentional ...

Imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scans and MRI scans can reveal fat in the liver. Another imaging test called FibroScan is sometimes used to assess how much liver damage you have. The most ...

At present, transient elastography and the serum marker FibroTest are the most intensively evaluated non-invasive methods for the assessment of liver fibrosis. The results of the present study for ...