There is a need for more awareness of this disease and access to treatments to reach marginalized communities.
This condition is under-recognized and could lead to worsening liver disease, including liver cirrhosis and cancer.
Effective Dec. 24, 2020, Matt replaces Dr. John Ennever, who previously announced he would be stepping down.
“This (research) can help to identify the populations at greatest risk so that targeted treatments can be matched to the individuals who need it most,” according to lead author Erika Wolf, PhD.
Panel of experts recommends imaging be part of the decision making process. Watch Dr. Guermazi’s video.
Erika Wolf, PhD, is the recipient of a four-year, $1.7 million R01 award from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
New test is low cost, easy to perform and can readily be incorporated into most research labs.
Read the narrative review in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
This study highlights the critical role of looking at the disease of hypertension in an integrated way by examining the interaction between multiple organ systems.
These findings appear online in the journal PLOS ONE.