Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels ...

An intelligent liver function test platform (iLFT) successfully integrated into one Scottish primary care system reduced unnecessary specialist referrals over a 5-year period, and improved triage for ...

A person can have hepatitis C with no symptoms. Liver enzyme tests can help detect and diagnose a hepatitis C infection by showing liver damage and inflammation. Hepatitis C is a contagious liver ...

The liver is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions. It is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances, metabolising nutrients, producing proteins essential ...

A new, simple blood test may predict the risk of serious liver damage years before symptoms appear, offering a crucial window for early intervention. Liver disease, often caused by alcohol use, ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) -- formerly called non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NASLD) -- is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. Metabolic ...