The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It cleans toxins out of our blood, helps break down food, regulates blood flow, and metabolizes proteins and carbs so that our bodies can use them.
Serious illness communication (often referred to as advanced care planning) is the foundation of successful treatment for patients who have serious or chronic illnesses. These conversations clarify what matters to a patient and their loved ones in order to guide...
Whether you know it or not, your liver plays a central role in your health. It has over 500 functions in the body, including filtering toxins from the blood and helping manage levels of sugar and cholesterol in your blood. Technology is changing how we manage our...
Infection with hepatitis B poses a serious risk to the health of many Americans – especially in certain groups with high risk, including Asian Americans and Asian-American immigrants. Research has found that, to support universal adult screening recommendations,...
“Goals of Care” refers to the full process of making medical decisions, including values, goals, and treatment preferences. Though traditionally occurring in the context of aging, death, and dying, conversations about Goals of Care can benefit anyone facing a serious illness as they make decisions about medical care.
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