Recent research has identified 12 genetic variants, including 7 newly discovered ones, that are associated with an increased risk of cirrhosis. These findings emerged from a multi-trait genome-wide...
Miu Lai (Milly) Ng,
FNP-BC, MPH (Harvard)
Nurse Practitioner, Tufts Medical Center
Alcohol’s Dual Impact: Balancing Risks and Benefits in Obesity and Heart Health
Recent research highlights the complex relationship between alcohol consumption, obesity, liver disease, and cardiovascular risk. Excessive alcohol intake is well-known...
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Miu Lai (Milly) Ng,
FNP-BC, MPH (Harvard)
Global Survey of Stigma Among Physicians and Patients With NAFLD
A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the stigma experienced by patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)...
In a large prospective study, the significance of changes in liver stiffness measurement (LSM) via vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) was...