Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute

12/02/2025

Happy December! Make sure to check out our monthly newsletter for updates.

December Newsletter -

The Boyer Liver Institute, launched in 2000, is dedicated to research, education, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of liver disease.  Stay updated with us to know about current studies, free Hep-C testing, and more! Care for patients suffering from liver disorders such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis...

11/28/2025

What is Hepatitis E?

Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by HEV. Most people with hepatitis E fully recover and have no long-term liver problems from their infection. Hepatitis E is common in travelers who go to areas of the world with poor sanitation. Read more about Hepatitis E here:

Discover hepatitis E: a liver infection by HEV. Learn stats, spread, symptoms, and treatment.

11/26/2025

Long-term heavy alcohol use is the most prevalent single cause of illness and death from liver disease in the US. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body; it has not only considerable reserves but also the ability to regenerate itself. However, heavy long-term alcohol consumption can hinder this ability and progress to liver disease and cirrhosis. Read more:

A large proportion of heavy drinkers develop serious alcoholic liver disease. Susceptibility to alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis appears to be influenced by heredity, gender, diet, and co-occurring liver illness. Most alcoholic liver damage is ...

11/21/2025

It's World Hepatitis Testing Week!

2.4 million people are estimated to be living with hepatitis C and 850,000 people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with hepatitis B. Hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic disease in hundreds of millions of people and together are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and viral hepatitis-related deaths. They are among the main infectious disease killers, causing an estimated 1.3 million deaths per year worldwide. Make sure to get tested for hepatitis B and C with a physician or get tested with our team.

11/19/2025

What is histotripsy?

Histotripsy is an FDA-approved procedure that uses ultrasound to treat liver cancer. During histotripsy, a machine directs high-intensity sound pulses toward one or more tumors. While the main treatment for liver cancer is surgery, histotripsy may be an alternative if surgery isn’t an option. Read more about histotripsy here:

What if healthcare providers could harness the power of sound to fight cancer? That’s exactly what happens during histotripsy. Learn more.

11/14/2025

The liver is the second largest organ in the body that has various functions such as metabolizing food, regulating insulin and hormone levels, and removing toxins. Often times people do not think about their liver health until it malfunctions, so here are some things to do to protect your liver health:

1. Be careful about alcohol consumption
2. Wash produce and steer clear of toxins
3. Preventing Hepatitis A, B, and C through vaccination, harm reduction, and hand washing
4. Monitoring medications and herbs
5. Exercise and eating healthy, balanced meals

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Your liver is often an unsung hero, fulfilling over 500 jobs without complaint -- follow these five tips to avoid liver disease and keep yours running at maximum efficiency.

11/12/2025

Hepatitis C and Cardiovascular Risk:

Hepatitis C progresses where it affects the liver causing hepatic alterations from hepatic steatosis and fibrosis to cirrhosis and the risk of liver carcinoma. In addition, recent studies are finding an association to cardiovascular risk, such as an increased risk of atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathies, peripheral artery disease, and stroke, for people who are infected with Hepatitis C. If you present any cardiovascular risks or other metabolic risk, ask your doctor if you think you are at risk of contracting Hepatitis C.

Article:

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection represents a systemic disease, with a natural progression to hepatic steatosis, fibrosis, and finally, cirrhosis, with an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. Besides the hepatic alterations, the ...

11/07/2025

MASLD, MetALD, and ALD: Changes in Terminology.

Steatotic liver disease (SLD) can be classified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), metabolic dysfunction and alcohol-related liver disease (MetALD), and alcohol-related liver disease (ALD), formerly alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD). Read more to learn about these classifications and if MetALD is all-inclusive term for liver disease: https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(25)02210-X/fulltext

11/03/2025

Happy November! Check out the latest at the Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute on our monthly newsletter.

November Newsletter -

The Boyer Liver Institute, launched in 2000, is dedicated to research, education, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of liver disease.  Stay updated with us to know about current studies, free Hep-C testing, and more! Care for patients suffering from liver disorders such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis...

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Yesterday, the Hepatitis C team had the privilege to participate in a hosted by the Consulmex Douglas. Thank you for having us at the fair, and make sure to be safe and get screened for Hepatitis C.¡Feliz Halloween! Ayer, el equipo de Hepatitis C pudo participar en una organizada por el Consulmex Douglas. Gracias por invitarnos a la feria, ¡y no olviden cuidarse y hacerse la prueba de Hepatitis C!

10/29/2025

For Liver Awareness Month, let's discuss what Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is.

MASLD, previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is when fat builds up in your liver. MASLD is one of the most common forms of chronic liver disease and can cause more serious liver diseases without treatment. Read here to see if you show signs and symptoms, how providers diagnose MASLD, and treatment and prevention methods:

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common disease that happens when fat builds up in your liver. Having obesity and Type 2 diabetes increases your risk of MASLD. Learn more here.

10/24/2025

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and one of the risk factors associated with liver cancer is having long-term hepatitis B and C infection. Get tested for hepatitis C and talk to your doctor about getting screened to help detect and prevent liver cancer. Read more about liver cancer here:

You can lower your risk of getting liver cancer in several ways.