Research published today in the Journal of Hepatology suggests that the protein responsible for antioxidant defenses in humans may adversely affect the liver. The research was led by postdoctoral ...

Cirrhosis: A type of chronic, progressive liver disease. Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver. Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A type of adenocarcinoma, the most common type of liver tumor. Hepatoma: A ...

The liver is the largest internal organ of the human body. Located in the upper right part of the abdomen, it is about the size of a football and weighs about 3 pounds in the average-sized adults.

In the ruxolitinib arm, liver volumes decreased rapidly during the first 12 weeks and continued to decrease until approximately week 48, with a mean percentage change of −10.6% at week 48 (range, ...

The treatment of an enlarged liver depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, such as fatty liver disease, lifestyle changes such as weight loss, exercise, and a healthy diet can reverse the ...

HEPATOMEGALY has long been recognized as a frequent clinical finding in diabetes mellitus, particularly among juvenile diabetic patients. The etiology of the hepatomegaly, however, has remained a ...