Kidneys infected with hepatitis C can now be safely transplanted to recipients with no hepatitis, a new clinical trial has reported. With the help of direct-acting antiviral therapies, transplanted kidneys that are already compromised with hepatitis C can be treated and fully cured, giving recipients a new lease on life, hepatitis-free. In a multi-center clinical […]
As this season’s cool weather ushers in, many of us may find ourselves turning to familiar comfort foods that make for an ideal hearty autumn meal. And what better defines autumn than the colorful crowd-favorite: pumpkin? Other than its distinctive and delicious taste, pumpkin also contains antioxidants and nutrients that are beneficial to liver health. […]
A hepatitis C drug may also be used to treat patients with COVID-19, a new study suggests. After evaluating over 6,000 drugs to see if they can block protease — which is an important protein involved in the life cycle of the coronavirus — researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine found the […]
So, you didn’t get to do your wish-list summer travels due to the ongoing pandemic? Well, squeeze in a safe, tasty, liver-healthy, and physically-distanced staycation moment before the summer wraps! QUICK NOTES ON PHYSICAL DISTANCING To reduce the spread of COVID-19, physical distancing (also called social distancing) must be practiced along with other daily preventive […]
If you’ve been feeling stressed and anxious over the past few months—whether because of health concerns amid a global pandemic, unemployment, social isolation, or loneliness—don’t worry: You’re not alone. COVID-19 has brought on unprecedented health and financial concerns that may take a significant toll on our mental health—and liver health. If you’re among the lucky […]
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