by Pete Celano | Feb 22, 2026 | Blog
Salix sponsors www.understandinghe.com, which has good information. First– what is HE? UnderstandingHE.com is an online educational platform dedicated to helping patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals learn about Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) — a...
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...
