Obesity, a chronic condition characterized by increased body fat, has emerged as a global health crisis. Data from 2017-2018 estimate that approximately 42% of U.S. adults have obesity Obesity is a progressive, relapsing, and treatable multifactorial disease that poses significant threats to a person’s overall health.. In this blog, we delve into the nature … Battling Obesity: The Silent Epidemic and its Health Ramifications Read More » The post Battling Obesity: The Silent Epidemic and its Health Ramifications appeared first on ..read more

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a viral infection that affects many women and children worldwide and in Arizona. While CMV infection often goes unnoticed in healthy individuals, it can cause severe complications when transmitted from a pregnant woman to her unborn child. In this blog, we will discuss the impacts of congenital CMV on women and … Congenital CMV: Understanding the Impact on Women and Children Read More » The post Congenital CMV: Understanding the Impact on Women and Children appeared first on ..read more

Genetic liver diseases are rapidly becoming a more prevalent cause of liver disease, showing us that more than just good looks can run in the family. Learn more about genetic liver diseases, the most common kinds, and why maintaining good liver health remains important. About Genetic Liver Diseases  Genetic liver diseases are a group ofLeer Más The post Liver Disease: It Can Run in the Family appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more

To uncover the truth about dyslipidemia, we must first know what is, often referred to as high cholesterol, dyslipidemia is the imbalance of lipid or fat found in your bloodstream. While moderate lipid levels in your body are okay, high levels can put you at higher risk for other medical health concerns. Read on forLeer Más The post Let’s Uncover the Truth on Dyslipidemia appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more

The Sudden Wave of Hepatitis Amongst Children A recent upsurge in hepatitis cases involving children has caused alarm nationwide. Let’s dive into why this age group is suddenly experiencing a spike in occurrences. An Origin Story – How Cases of Hepatitis Amongst Children Began  The first flare-up of hepatitis in kids emerged in the UnitedLeer Más The post Hepatitis: Why Children and Why Now? appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more

At their very root, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis are two medical conditions that affect the liver. However, this seemingly separate duo shares more in common than you may think. When NASH and cirrhosis get together, your liver is at the heart of their destruction. Knowing their similarities and how they differ is part ofLeer Más The post NASH and Cirrhosis appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more

Evusheld is a long-acting investigational protective measure against COVID-19, featuring a combination of two monoclonal antibodies. The FDA recently gave its approval under an emergency use authorization (EUA). Evusheld is a game-changer for liver patients and other individuals with a compromised immune system. What is Evusheld, and Who Can Use It? Evusheld is a combinationLeer Más The post COVID-19, Evusheld, and Liver Patients appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more

Like many other liver diseases, hepatitis B is a “silent epidemic” because most people do not have symptoms for most of the disease progression. It is one of the most common serious liver infections globally and in the state of Arizona, despite the fact it’s preventable and treatable. It’s time to get the facts onLeer Más The post Get the Facts on Hepatitis B appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more

Jaundice is a yellowing of the eye sclera (the white part) and skin because there’s too much bilirubin in the blood. There are many causes of jaundice. However, for people living with liver disease, jaundice is a common nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) complication. Bilirubin, the Liver, and Jaundice Bilirubin is formed while recycling old or damagedLeer Más The post Jaundice: A Complication of NASH appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more

Hepatitis C is a liver infection from the hepatitis C virus (HCV). For some people, HCV causes short-term illness. However, for more than half, it becomes a long-term, chronic infection that can result in severe and life-threatening health problems. Liver diseases like hepatitis C progressively damage the liver over many years without notice. Learning aboutLeer Más The post Hepatitis C and the Liver appeared first on AZ Clinical Trials ..read more