GEM Hospital, India’s premier Gastroenterology, laparoscopic and Robotic surgery hospital inaugurated a Fatty Liver Clinic and Free Liver Camp in Chennai today.
In a pair of overlapping studies, a diverse team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, have deepened investigations into the genetic origins of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children, describing multiple gene variants (including some previously unknown) that contribute to the risk of developing NAFLD and gene variants associated with the severity of the liver disease.
New genetic associations in pediatric NAFLD affect both risk and severity miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver.
Pediatric Liver Disease Increases Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes ucsd.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ucsd.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.