Although nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is one of the most common types of chronic liver disease in the U.S., it is a disease that is unfamiliar to many Americans. Despite this, its prevalence is increasing, and by some estimates, 27 million Americans will be living with NASH by 2030. NASH is a progressive condition that starts…
Noninvasive liver exam plays role in fighting viral hepatitis and fatty liver disease
Millions of Americans who are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) will develop a chronic infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious health problems, including liver disease, cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. More than one-third of HCV-infected individuals progress to advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis, and among those with cirrhosis, about 3–5% per year…
Ben Carson joins Galectin Therapeutics as ‘special consultant’
Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, Sr. will assist Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NSDQ: GALT) with the development of its galectin-3 inhibitor, belapectin. The drug is a potential treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Galectin Therapeutics has an ongoing Phase 2b/3 trial to investigate belapectin’s potential in treating cirrhosis…