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Rite of Passage or Road to Early Liver Damage?

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As a transplant hepatologist in Los Angeles, Brian Lee, MD, MAS, has seen his share of alcoholics with advanced liver disease, people who have spent decades drinking their body toward an early death. In recent years, however, the demographic of these patients has shifted in a particularly worrisome direction. More than ever, young adults and … Read more

Celiac Disease Linked to Persistent Risk for Liver Disease

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TOPLINE: Patients with celiac disease have a twofold higher risk for developing any chronic liver disease than the general population, with the risk remaining elevated beyond 25 years after diagnosis. METHODOLOGY: A recent meta-analysis reported that approximately one fifth of patients with celiac disease have elevated aminotransferase levels, potentially signaling underlying liver injury or risk … Read more