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A​ recent study published in Gastroenterology looked at diets high in fermentable fiber in mice and their associated risk for developing liver cancer. The specific congenital defect in mice was congenital portosystemic shunt. Congenital portosystemic shunts are uncommon in humans. The Portosystemic shunt can develop in patients with Cirrhosis. The authors hypothesize that processed fermentable fiber can …

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Two preliminary studies finding adeno-associated viruses in pediatric hepatitis cases suggest a child’s genetic background and other viruses all act in concert AAV2 is an incomplete virus and lays dormant for years in the body and once it gets help from distant relative viruses like Adenovirus or Herpes Virus, it can replicate and become active. …

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Turmeric and its active ingredient Curcumin can have beneficial effects on many chronic disease states Curcumin in turmeric may help prevent or reverse inflammation, which is a common problem in many disease processes. The same study suggests that the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric might be helpful in the prevention or treatment of a range of …

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Fatty liver has the same risk factors as Heart Disease Early detection is important to treat the risk factors like Diabetes, Obesity, High Triglycerides, Pre-diabetes, excess abdominal fat Early detection is possible with certain modalities like Ultrasonography, Elastography, Fibroscan and other imaging modalities The American heart Association made the following statement “The statement calls for …

Fatty liver disease not caused by alcohol is common – and often missed Read More »

Only 32 cases of Autoimmune Hepatitis have been reported associated with COVID-19 vaccination between December 1, 2019 and November 1, 2021 Clinicians should be vigilant for AIH in patients who present with liver injury following vaccination. These new findings should under not deter individuals from getting vaccinated, as the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the …

Autoimmune Hepatitis-Like Syndrome Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review of the Literature Read More »

Acute Hepatitis and Adenovirus Infection Among Children — Alabama, October 2021–February 2022 The CDC just issued an update on possible cause of severe hepatitis in children and its not linked to COVID infection or vaccination. Adenovirus is being investigated as a potential culprit. Adenovirus is upper respiratory tract virus which can infect children but in …

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Citrus fruits are one of the best immune system boosters The common citrus fruits are oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, clementine, lime, lemon and others They are rich in Vitamin C and it plays a major role in supporting a healthy immune system Besides, the fruits are abundant in other macronutrients, including sugars, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, …

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Changing your diet from typical western diet to an optimized diet that includes more legumes, whole grains and nuts, and less red and processed meat can help a young adult in U.S. to add a decade to their life expectancy. For more information, please visit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220208143307.htm8143307.htm

Most times, probiotics are desirable but this latest study from university of Toronto shows how gut bacteria could undermine immunity in Pancreatic cancer and provide more avenues to help improve pancreatic cancer treatments. For more information, please visit https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220208/Study-shows-how-gut-bacteria-could-undermine-immunity-in-pancreatic-cancer.aspx

This is an exciting press release from the University of Pennsylvania health system. The study has been done on mice so far and human trials are pending. For more information on the this press release, please visit https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2022/february/new-antiviral-drug-combination-is-highly-effective-against-sarscov2-penn-study-finds