Versantis' drug candidates fulfil that brief, and include a phase 2-ready programme called VS-01 for ACLF, as well as rare paediatric disease urea cycle disorder (UCD) – which Genfit estimates ...

A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that these plastic bits are more concentrated in the brain than in the liver or kidneys. Scientists do not yet know how this affects human ...

The liver is a large internal organ that is under your right ribs just beneath your right lung. It has two lobes (sections). The liver is made up mainly of cells called hepatocytes. It also has other ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — The research found that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood pressure or a high waist circumference are as much as 2.4 times more likely to develop advanced liver ...

You're at an increased risk of NAFLD if you: High fat levels in the liver can increase the risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. Additionally ...

What is a kidney scan? A kidney scan is an imaging test that looks at your kidneys. Your health care provider can also see how well blood is flowing in your kidneys. A kidney scan is also called a ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that your body makes from three amino acids. Your liver, kidneys, and pancreas produce about one to two grams per day, and you get about the same amount ...