Category: FibroScan

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Why did my doctor refer me for Fibroscan instead of a Liver Biopsy?

Doctors often recommend FibroScan over a traditional liver biopsy because it is a non-invasive, painless, and quick procedure that accurately assesses liver stiffness and fat content. This advanced imaging technology provides reliable results...
March 13, 2025 – 11 min read
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FibroScan: A Quick and Comfortable Test to Monitor Liver Health.

FibroScan offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional liver biopsies, providing a quick and painless way to assess liver stiffness and fat accumulation—key indicators of chronic liver disease. This innovative test is especially beneficial...
March 13, 2025 – 8 min read

Easily Detect Hepatitis C with FibroScan

Typically spread through contact with blood from an infected person, hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation and damage to the liver. A person’s body can sometimes fight off the infection,...

November 9, 2021 – 4 min read

Imaging Measures Internal Signs of ‘Silent’ Liver Disease

The liver plays multiple roles in everyday bodily function. It affects digestion, metabolism, blood clotting and hormone production, among other critical processes. Yet liver disease can be surprisingly stealthy. If you have the...

November 8, 2021 – 4 min read

How Gallbladder Stone Pain Differs From Kidney Stone Pain

Gallbladder stone pain can be easy to mistake for kidney stone pain. That’s because both conditions can cause stomach discomfort and share other symptoms. The similarities extend further between kidney stones and gallbladder...

September 20, 2021 – 4 min read

What to Know About Fatty Liver Causes

If you’ve ever heard of fatty liver disease, you may wonder what exactly the condition is. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like: it’s a condition that occurs when your liver, the...

February 18, 2021 – 3 min read