A high-density lipoprotein (HDL) subspecies produced by small intestine, which potently shields the endotoxicity of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS), may protect against gut-derived liver injury, ...

A liver biopsy is a procedure that removes a sample of your liver for examination. Your doctor can use it to diagnose various liver conditions, like cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis. There are several ...

In a breakthrough that brings bioengineered organs one step closer to reality, scientists have created lab-grown liver tissue capable of forming its own blood vessels. A team from Cincinnati ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS for short) is a procedure meant to help blood flow more easily through your liver. It’s usually done to treat complications caused by liver damage ...

Actively identifying the risk factors and predictive indicators associated with portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in liver cirrhosis (LC) can enable early diagnosis and treatment, which is of great ...

Our Heart & Vascular Services provide patients with the latest innovations in vascular care and clinical therapies. At University of Utah Health, our board-certified vascular surgeons specialize in ...

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a critical complication in liver cirrhosis (LC), significantly worsening portal hypertension and accelerating the progression to decompensation. Early identification of ...

Liver resection remains the main curative option for many patients with primary and secondary liver malignancies, including ...