The results released from the Phase III ESSENCE clinical trial, and recently published by Medical Xpress and in the NEJM, found that the drug semaglutide is effective in the treatment…
Written by Bill Clark Part 2 - Our Journey from Liver Failure to Transplant Continued from Part 1 “A new liver.” That was Becky’s answer pretty much every morning from…
Written by Bill Clark Part 1 - Our Journey from Fatty Liver to Liver Failure Becky's fight is our fight. That became my "rallying cry” early on when my wife…
Despite the rising prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), there is still a general lack of understanding as to how the condition affects long-term health. According to a publication…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Bariatric surgery refers to surgical procedures that can help people with obesity to lose weight when other means have not worked. This type of surgery can help people to live…
In the last decade, NAFLD in pregnancy has nearly tripled in concert with the worldwide increase in diabetes. Mayo Clinic reports that NAFLD in general affects one-fourth of the…
In a late December 2022 news release from biopharmaceutical company Altimmune, Inc., the company shared that positive topline data was available from a 24-week study—including a 12-week extension—which evaluated…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Over the last few years, the incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased rapidly. As a result, many researchers are beginning to pay closer attention to this disease…
The incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been rapidly rising worldwide, with many healthcare providers expressing concern. Because of this rapid growth – and simultaneous problems with underdiagnosis…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
In late June 2022, Patient Worthy discussed how doctors and scientists were concerned about rising rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Filipinos. But according to new research, the…
Altogether, an estimated 15-30% of people around the globe have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in those who drink very little or not at all which mimics liver…
The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) has just announced a new national survey which will document the experiences and needs of individuals living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic…
A recent study conducted at the Penn State College of Medicine focused in on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), specifically blood clotting in this rare disorder. These researchers knew that…
Fatty Liver Disease This condition is exactly what it sounds like- excess fat accumulates in the liver and causes damage. The condition can have many negative consequences on the body.…
According to a recent article, a low carbohydrate intervention used to reduce type 2 diabetes and for prediabetes regression, may be a treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver…
According to a recent article from Physician’s Weekly, two trials recently published are showing the results of striving to improve the management and outcomes in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and…
Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or its more advanced version: nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). This is partly due to the lack of understanding surrounding…
The first patient in a Phase 2a trial of BOS-580 as a treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) was recently dosed. Boston Pharmaceuticals, the developer of the drug, aims to address…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
Rare disease patients often face obstacles when it comes to the different aspects of care, whether that's diagnosis, screening, or management. Recent research from Baylor College of Medicine investigated the…
Auto-Brewery Syndrome Auto-brewery syndrome is also known as gut fermentation syndrome. It occurs when fungi or bacteria within the gut produce ethanol by endogenous fermentation. Several different strains may be…
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