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...
by Pete Celano | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog
Important article: “Liver Cancer Treatment Landscape Shifts Rapidly, but Best Sequencing Still Unclear — Real-world analysis shows liver function drives survival; only 20% reach second-line therapy,” from MedPage Today (12/30/2025). Summary: Real-World HCC...
by Pete Celano | Jan 11, 2026 | Blog
We’re in times of a dietary shift towards whole, nutrient-dense foods, emphasizing prioritizing protein, healthy fats (from sources like meat, dairy, nuts, avocados), whole grains, and produce, while sharply reducing ultra-processed foods, added...
