liver
Coverage of liver in the Nexus archive.
- Family of Schenectady boy raising money for cancer treatment in Texas
The family of 9-year-old Bennett Lundy, who was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) at age 3, is raising money for cancer treatment in Texas. The rare cancer affects Bennett's lymph nodes, liver, and sinus.
- I put my insomnia down to drinking and perimenopause. Then a scan revealed my LIVER could be to blame... and it affects more women than you think. Here's how to find out if you have it too: GEORGINA FULLER
A woman initially attributed her insomnia to drinking and perimenopause, but a scan revealed her liver might be the cause. The article highlights that liver-related insomnia affects more women than commonly recognized.
- Will decaf coffee protect the liver?
The article discusses whether decaf coffee may offer liver protection and mentions a reader using chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate for knee pain, as reported by The People's Pharmacy.
- The surprising therapy targeting the liver which could protect brain from Alzheimer's
A therapy targeting the liver has shown potential to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. The approach suggests a novel connection between liver function and neurodegenerative protection.
- In a first, human receives multiple pig organs
A brain-dead patient in China received two kidneys and a liver from a genetically modified pig in the first multi-organ xenotransplantation trial. The organs were not immediately rejected, and researchers hope pig organs can address the global shortage of transplantable organs.
- Can a pigeon's liver really help it navigate long distances? New research suggests it could
A new study suggests that pigeons' ability to navigate long distances may be linked to their livers, an unexpected finding in understanding their navigation mechanisms. The research highlights the liver's potential role in this process, building on pigeons' historical use for carrying mail.
- The secret to pigeons’ incredible navigation was hiding in their liver
Scientists discovered that pigeons use iron-filled immune cells in their liver as magnetic sensors to navigate by Earth’s magnetic field. Birds lacking these cells struggled to navigate under overcast skies, solving a long-standing mystery about animal navigation and revealing a link between immunity and environmental sensing.
- First pig liver and kidneys transplanted into a person — could ease organ shortages
Genetically modified pig livers and kidneys have been transplanted into a person in trials in China and the US, potentially addressing organ shortages. The procedure could offer a solution to the global scarcity of human organs for transplantation.
- Daily briefing: Pigeons might find their way by following their liver
Homing pigeons may navigate using magnetic immune cells in their liver. The article also mentions a gene therapy trial to restore heart muscle and a reptile museum in Ecuador.
- Fundraising manager, 31, went to doctor for her exhaustion and got diagnosis that left her needing part of her husband's liver
A 31-year-old fundraising manager sought medical attention for exhaustion and was diagnosed with a condition requiring a liver transplant from her husband. The case highlights a critical health issue necessitating a life-saving organ donation.
- Revealed: What really happens to your body when you give up alcohol day by day. The exact time your skin will look better, when your liver heals... and if it's really worth it, writes ANTONIA HOYLE
The article discusses the effects of giving up alcohol on the body day by day, including improvements in skin and liver health. It explores the timeline of these changes and whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The article aims to inform readers about the physical impacts of abstaining from alcohol.
- Doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery
A Florida doctor faces manslaughter charges after a grand jury indicted him for removing a patient's liver instead of their spleen during a 2024 surgery. The incident alleges a critical medical error leading to the patient's death.
- Revealed: What really happens to your body when you give up alcohol day by day. The exact time your skin will look better, when your liver heals... and if it's really worth it, writes ANTONIA HOYLE
The article discusses the effects of giving up alcohol on the body day by day, including improvements in skin and liver health. It explores the timeline of these changes and whether the benefits outweigh the costs. The article aims to inform readers about the physical impacts of quitting alcohol.