by Pete Celano | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog
Here’s a summary of the Liver Disease News column “What to expect from a liver transplant evaluation” (by Kathryn Hudson, February 19, 2026).LiverRight providers manage adult liver disease patients longitudinally via telemedicine, and in some cases a Liver Transplant...
by Pete Celano | Feb 6, 2026 | Blog
A common question is what is HCC, and how prevalent is it in US adults? Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, originating in the main liver cells (hepatocytes). Often linked to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, or infections...
by Pete Celano | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog
The Major Reasons (Ranked by Impact) 1️⃣ Hepatology Isn’t a Formal Board Specialty Hepatology is a sub-subspecialty of GI, not a standalone board-certified specialty. You have to: Complete Internal Medicine Complete GI fellowship Then do additional...
by Pete Celano | Jan 25, 2026 | Blog
Yes, liver disease at F1–F2 fibrosis is often reversible, especially if you remove the underlying cause and intervene early. Key word: EARLY. Let’s dig into the details below. 🔬 What F1–F2 actually means Fibrosis stages reflect scar tissue, not permanent loss of...
by Pete Celano | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
ALD (Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease) and MetALD (Metabolic Dysfunction- and Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease) are classifications for liver conditions, with ALD involving heavy drinking and MetALD defining liver disease in individuals with Metabolic...
