Introduction Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease has emerged as a silent epidemic in modern medicine, affecting nearly 38% of adults worldwide and poised to become the leading cause of liver transplantation by 2030. Previously known as Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver disease , this rebranding in 2023 better reflects its root cause — metabolic dysfunction tied […]
Why Is My Liver Important? The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen and is the largest internal organ in the body. It is divided into four lobes and is made up of thousands of tiny units called lobules. These lobules are responsible for the liver’s many crucial […]
Liver disease affects millions of people worldwide, and one topic that often causes confusion and sometimes fear is the use of antibiotics. If you or a loved one are dealing with liver issues, you may wonder: “Are antibiotics even safe for me?” What Is Liver Disease, and Why Does It Matter for Antibiotics? The liver […]
When it comes to evaluating liver health, two of the most commonly ordered blood tests are SGPT (Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase) and SGOT (Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic transaminase). Also referred to as ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) and AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) respectively, these enzymes play a critical role in understanding liver function and diagnosing potential liver disorders. While both […]
Your liver is one of the most critical organs in your body responsible for filtering toxins, regulating metabolism, and aiding in digestion. To keep tabs on liver health, doctors rely on specific biomarkers. One of the most vital among them is SGPT, a key enzyme that helps assess liver function. If you’ve recently undergone a […]