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Factors that contribute to alcoholic liver disease
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Factors that contribute to alcoholic liver disease

by Elsevier Overview of hepatic proteomic and phosphoproteomic signatures identified in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) and alcohol-associated cirrhosis (AC). Hepatic neutrophils and chemoattractants are reduced in later stages of AH. Cardiolipin synthesis is compromised in AH and AC. These are newly identified metabolic defects and are likely to lead to the development/progression of AH/AC. Credit: American Journal...

How protein protects against fatty liver
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How protein protects against fatty liver

DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUER DIABETESFORSCHUNG DZD MICROSCOPIC IMAGES OF LIVER BIOPSIES OF THREE INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT DEGREES OF LIVER FAT ACCUMULATION view more CREDIT: DIFE Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein, calorie-reduced diet can cause the harmful liver fat to melt away...

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Atrial fibrillation: Daily alcoholic drink riskier than binge drinking

A new study suggests that drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently rather than having infrequent bouts of binge drinking is more likely to increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (A-fib), a condition in which the heart beats irregularly. New research suggests that drinking daily may harm the heart’s regular rhythm more than binge drinking....