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By Professor Aftab Ala
09.06.23
Gastroenterologist

An expert's guide to Fibroscan

Fibroscan is a modern technology used to evaluate liver health. In his latest article, renowned consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains this new technology in detail. He explains the conditions it can detect, how it works and its advantages over a biopsy.

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By Professor Aftab Ala
22.01.20
Hepatologist

FibroScan: The painless way to assess your liver

Checking the health of your liver is now safer and easier than ever. Expert hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains how the ultrasound-based FibroScan test works, who it’s recommended for, and what it can tell you about your liver.

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By Professor Aftab Ala
21.01.20
Gastroenterologist

How serious is a fatty liver?

The prevalence of fatty liver is rising across the world, leading to serious health problems. It is now the most common type of chronic liver disease and is frequently associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Professor Aftab Ala, renowned consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, explains what's causing it and how we can prevent it.

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