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To complement the start of our exceptional new liver experts, Dr. Claus Fimmel and nurse practitioner, Kristhine Nague, Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health has added cutting-edge technology to assist in the diagnosis and management of chronic liver disease. What is VELACUR? Velacur is an advanced liver ultrasound imaging tool that physicians use to diagnose and manage chronic […]
What is Gilbert’s Syndrome? By Allison Lindstrom, NP Have you ever been told you had an abnormal bilirubin value on routine labs? You may have Gilbert’s syndrome (pronounced Zheel-BEAR, after the French gastroenterologist who discovered this condition). Gilbert’s is a genetic liver disorder that affects the body’s ability to process and breakdown bilirubin. Bilirubin […]
Go “Green” to Reduce NAFLD Risk by Claire Allen, RD The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant food sources, whole grains, seafood and extra virgin olive oil, has been associated with improved cardiovascular markers, reduced prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and type two diabetes risk. A recent study published in the journal Gut in January 2021 suggests that a “green” Mediterranean diet may further reduce intrahepatic […]
STATINS REDUCE LIVER CANCER RISK Check out this excellent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology demonstrating the benefit that lipid-lowering STATIN MEDICATIONS can have on liver cancer risk. AJG: Statin Use Reduces the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Updated Meta-analysis and Systematic Review “Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC [liver cancer]) is the most […]
