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Imaging Method Could Detect Liver Disease

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BOSTON, June 24, 2020 — It’s currently difficult to screen for certain liver diseases and to monitor these conditions once they’re discovered. A team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a noninvasive imaging method that potentially could accomplish these tasks. Fat accumulation in the liver — called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — is a leading cause of chronic liver disease. “In Western societies, NAFLD’s prevalence is increasing in parallel with rising rates of obesity, and the...Read full article

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    Published: June 2020
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