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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Patients diagnosed with liver cancer in the ArkLaTex now have access to a new treatment option closer to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Healthy food and exercise are good for your liver. Zacharie Scheurer/dpa-tmn Whether or not you pursued dry January, stick to any ...

Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis. It happens due to the effects of portal hypertension and leads to fluid buildup in your abdomen. Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and ...

Maintaining liver health is essential for overall well-being. The liver is responsible for detoxifying the body, metabolizing fats, producing bile, regulating blood sugar, and storing essential ...

Histotripsy treats hard-to-reach liver tumors using sound. The FDA cleared a new histotripsy device called Edison in October 2023. Doctors have begun treating liver tumors with a new knife-free ...

Plus, how to do it without being miserable.

Your liver doesn’t get much attention until something goes wrong. Unlike your heart dramatically pounding in your chest during exercise or your lungs making their presence known with every deep breath ...

In April of this year, Northwell Health performed the first non-invasive liver tumor treatment using histotripsy on Long Island at Glen Cove Hospital. Histotripsy utilizes ultrasound waves to target ...