This World Liver Day, let’s highlight the importance of early detection in tackling liver diseases. The theme “Solid Habits, Strong Liver” reinforces simple yet powerful steps such as balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, mindful alcohol intake, and routine screening. Often silent in progression, liver disorders can go unnoticed until advanced stages. Routine Liver Function Tests including SGOT, SGPT, GGT, Bilirubin, and ALP play a critical role in timely diagnosis and improved outcomes, enabling intervention before irreversible damage occurs. At Erba Transasia, our high-quality reagent kits for SGOT, SGPT, GGT, Bilirubin, and ALP empower laboratories to deliver accurate, reliable results, supporting clinicians in making informed decisions and strengthening preventive care. Guided by our mission of building a healthier, happier world, we remain committed to providing total solutions that help detect diseases early and improve lives. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), EASL the home of Hepatology, SOLDA - Society on Liver Disease in Africa #WorldLiverDay #SolidHabitsStrongLiver #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #LiverHealth #LiverFunctionTests #IVD #LabProfessionals #AccurateResults #PreventiveCare #DiagnosticsThatMatter #HealthierAndHappierWorld

Unlocking the gut-pancreas axis reveals a powerful connection between microbiota dysbiosis and pancreatic disease. When the intestinal barrier fails, inflammation takes over, potentially leading to acute pancreatitis. Discover how balancing this multi-layered network can transform disease management. Read our full analysis now! #GutHealth #Biotech #PancreatitisResearch #Microbiome https://lnkd.in/g3WJFgTj

NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) 🟣 What is fatty liver disease? ➟ Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease means extra fat builds up in the liver in people who do not have significant alcohol-related liver damage. ➟ It is now often linked to obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, high triglycerides, and metabolic syndrome. ➟ In many people, it stays mild, but in some it can progress to liver inflammation, scarring, and advanced liver disease. 🟣 Common symptoms ➟ Many people have no symptoms at all. ➟ It is often found by chance during a blood test or ultrasound scan. ➟ Some people feel tired or low in energy. ➟ A few may feel dull discomfort or heaviness in the upper right side of the abdomen. 🟣 Common risk factors ➟ Overweight or obesity, especially central obesity ➟ Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance ➟ High triglycerides or abnormal cholesterol ➟ High blood pressure ➟ Metabolic syndrome, where several of these risk factors occur together ➟ It can also happen in some people without obvious obesity, sometimes called lean fatty liver 🟣 Why it matters ➟ Fatty liver is often a silent condition, so many people do not know they have it. ➟ In some people, the liver may become enlarged. ➟ If the disease progresses, it can lead to liver inflammation and fibrosis (scarring). ➟ Advanced disease may cause jaundice, swelling, easy bruising, or confusion, but these are later signs and not usually early symptoms. 🟣 When to get checked ➟ If your liver blood tests are abnormal ➟ If fatty liver is seen on ultrasound or scan ➟ If you have ongoing tiredness or right upper belly discomfort ➟ If you have diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, or high blood pressure 🟣 What helps ➟ Weight loss can improve fatty liver in many people ➟ Regular exercise helps reduce liver fat and improves insulin resistance ➟ Good control of blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure is important ➟ Avoid unnecessary alcohol intake and follow your doctor’s advice for follow-up ➟ Early detection matters because treating risk factors can help prevent worsening liver damage #NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE# #NAFLD# #Hepatology#Internal Medicine # #Metabolic syndrome#Obesity# #Diabetes#Insulin resistance#Dyslipidemia#

Clinical outcomes of fecal microbiota transplantation are not uniform across conditions. While FMT shows high efficacy in recurrent C. difficile infection, results in other diseases have been more variable. Diet may be one of several factors influencing microbial engraftment and function, though current human evidence remains limited and heterogeneous. Understanding these variables is important as microbiome-based therapies continue to be studied. Explore more at novelbiome.com. Follow for evidence-based microbiome insights #Microbiome #GutMicrobiome #GutHealth #FMT #FecalMicrobiotaTransplant #MicrobiomeResearch #ClinicalResearch #novelbiome

⭐ New Publication ⭐ In a prospective analysis of 6,085 men with incident prostate cancer from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, authors Binkai Liu, Caroline Himbert, Jane B. Vaselkiv, Colleen McGrath, LeeAnn Lucas, Yiwen Zhang, Chaoran Ma, MD, PhD, Mingyang Song, Rebecca Graff, Ed Giovannucci, Meir J Stampfer, Konrad H. Stopsack, Qi Sun, and Lorelei Mucci, in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published online March 15, 2026, examined whether adherence to healthy dietary patterns after diagnosis is associated with survival. Over more than 71,000 person-years of follow-up, greater adherence to the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) and Mediterranean diet (AMED) after diagnosis was associated with lower all-cause mortality. Improvements in diet quality from before to after diagnosis were also linked to better survival, particularly among men with less aggressive disease. Notably, these associations were primarily driven by reductions in cardiovascular mortality rather than prostate cancer–specific mortality. Their findings suggest that adopting or maintaining a healthy diet after diagnosis may improve overall survival and highlight the role of nutrition in cancer survivorship. ➡️ Find paper: https://lnkd.in/eAb9psAi #healthydiet #cancer #prostate

Global Burden of Lead-Attributable Cardiovascular Disease; "A longitudinal analysis of 42 028 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participants and meta-analysis found higher bone lead levels associated with significantly increased CVD mortality risk. Globally in 2023, 3.5 million deaths and 71.5 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) were attributable to lead exposure, accounting for 5.8% of all deaths and 2.6% of all DALYs. Importance  Despite declines, lead exposure remains a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. Quantifying the direct effects of cumulative bone lead exposure on CVD is essential to guide prevention and policy.": JAMA Network: https://lnkd.in/etXscc44

Liver health is not only about abnormal lab values. Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease can develop quietly and still matter for long-term cardiometabolic risk. Highland Longevity’s new guide explains what MAFLD is, how it relates to metabolic health, and why earlier evaluation can lead to better prevention decisions. Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/geGkrnBX #LiverHealth #MAFLD #MetabolicHealth #PreventiveMedicine #Longevity #FortWorth #DFW

Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Cirrhosis are two different liver conditions. In most cases, fatty liver disease develops into cirrhosis when left untreated. https://lnkd.in/gWFYvncD

*Today, April 19, is *World Liver Day*. It is a day set aside to raise awareness about the liver, promote liver health, and reduce the burden and impact of liver diseases. Liver diseases cause more *than 2 million deaths annually*. The theme for this year is *"Solid Habits, strong liver"*. The idea is to promote four daily habits and choices that support liver health and reduce the risk of liver diseases. They are: 1. Eating a balanced diet, especially a plant-based diet, and avoiding ultra-processed food. 2. Avoidance of alcohol consumption, or at least a reduction. Alcohol is a known liver toxin, and its heavy, continued consumption may cause permanent, irreversible damage to the liver. 3. Being active. Physical activity and exercise reduce fat accumulation in the liver, reduce liver inflammation, and promote insulin sensitivity. 4. Periodic liver check. The liver is a resilient organ, so symptoms of liver disease do not appear until it is almost completely damaged. A periodic liver check would ensure early detection, when medical intervention would be most effective. Check your Hepatitis B and C status today. If you are diabetic or obese, have abnormal blood lipids, or have a family history of liver disease, ask your doctor for a liver check periodically, with at least an abdominal ultrasound (preferably performed by an expert) and liver function tests. Your liver is an indispensable organ that performs about 500 functions in your body. Your daily choices affect your liver, either for better or worse. *Solid Habits (balanced diet, no alcohol, regular physical activity, and periodic liver checks) can reduce the burden of chronic liver diseases and strengthen the liver.

❤️🩹Metabolic liver disease will affect 1.8 billion people worldwide by 2050, driven by rising obesity and blood sugar levels, a study suggests. 🚨Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is one of the most prevalent and rapidly growing liver conditions globally, according to the research. 📢https://lnkd.in/egW2UkQ4