Fatty Liver/NASH Resources
Dr. Zheng has special interest and experience in fatty liver and NASH. She has focuses on liver health in three ways:
- Improve accessibility of screening and early intervention of fatty liver disease/NASH
- Increase awareness among patients and health care providers for this Liver Disease pandemic
- Provide tools for early intervention and help avoid the painful consequences of chronic liver disease like hospital stay, liver transplant, and liver cancer.
We know there are a lot of questions that come with a new FDA approved medication! We hope to answer a few that may be top of mind about Rezdiffra.
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What is Rezdiffra? A new drug called Rezdiffra shows promising results in treating Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), now known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), a liver condition that can lead to serious complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer, providing an amazing opportunity for improved patient care.
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What’s the big deal? The availability of the first NASH/MASH drug, Rezdiffra, marks a significant advancement in the treatment landscape for NASH, offering hope for improved liver health and overall outcomes.
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Who can take Rezdiffra? Rezdiffra is for patients with Noncirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.
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How do I know if Rezdiffra is indicated for me? Liver Fibroscan is a noninvasive test that can identify fibrosis. No painful risky liver needle biopsy !
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Are there side effects? Like all medicines, Rezdiffra can have some side effects. Some people experienced nausea or diarrhea more often than those who took a placebo (a pill with no medicine in it). However, serious side effects were rare, which is reassuring.
Call us to schedule an appointment with one of our knowledgeable providers.
Liver FibroScan
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What is FibroScan?
FibroScan is a non-invasive technology that quickly provides a quantitative assessment of liver stiffness and liver fat at the point of care. As part of an overall patient assessment, FibroScan-based scores can be used to efficiently rule out the need for further assessment, like a painful liver biopsy, saving time and resources for people who do not require additional assessment for end-stage liver disease.
Is it painful? No.
FibroScan examinations are painless, quick, and easy. During measurement, you will feel a slight vibration on the skin at the tip of the probe.
What will the FibroScan
examination be like?
You will lie on your back, with your right leg crossed over your left leg and with your right arm raised behind your head. This is to allow easy exposure to the intercostal spaces (spaces between your ribs) for the probe to effectively scan your liver. Your healthcare provider will apply a water-based gel to the skin and then place the probe on the right side of your ribcage. Your healthcare provider will quickly produce 10 measurements during the FibroScan examination. These measurements will be used to establish an overall stiffness score.
FibroScan probes are adapted to fit most body-types and to all ages, from pediatric to adults. FibroScan examinations can take as little as ten minutes to complete.
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Care About Your liver health? Please Call 925-318 1421 to schedule
Your Liver FibroScan Today