by Pete Celano | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare genetic disorder that causes severe itchiness and liver failure. Patients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile. PFIC is a group of rare genetic...
by Pete Celano | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
At the core of diagnosing — and surveilling longitudinal care — is the FIB-4, from a standard CBC aka Complete Blood Count (bloodwork), from a venipuncture e.g., at Quest or Labcorp.This is irrespective of fast-rising Transient Liver Elastography, a...
by Pete Celano | Jul 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The July 2025 article entitled “Cannabidiol and Liver Enzyme Level Elevations in Healthy Adults A Randomized Clinical Trial” in JAMA is eye-opening.A clinical trial finds liver damage in healthy adults taking common CBD doses, often without symptoms. The...
by Pete Celano | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
King of the Liver Transplants in Arkansas (and neighboring states)? UAMS Health. Full 79 page report here, updated April 30, 2025. UAMS Health is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in Arkansas, and the UAMS College of Medicine is recognized as a Tier 1 school for...
by Pete Celano | Jul 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Young Valley man advocates for others with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)” from ABC15News in Phoenix, Arizona, including a 3 minute video. Turning a Liver Disease Diagnosis & Family History Into Advocacy When Ben was just 12 years old, a...
