Medical articles from Professor Aftab Ala

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09/06/2023

Gastroenterologist and hepatologist

An expert's guide to Fibroscan

Fibroscan is a modern technology used to evaluate liver health. In his latest article, renowned consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains this new technology in detail. He explains the conditions it can detect, how it works, what are normal Fibroscan results, and its advantages over a biopsy.

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22/01/2020

Professor Aftab Ala

Gastroenterologist and hepatologist

FibroScan: The painless way to assess your liver

Checking the health of your liver is now safer and easier than ever. Expert hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains how the ultrasound-based FibroScan test works, who it’s recommended for, and what it can tell you about your liver.

21/01/2020

Professor Aftab Ala

Gastroenterologist and hepatologist

How serious is a fatty liver?

The prevalence of fatty liver is rising across the world, leading to serious health problems. It is now the most common type of chronic liver disease and is frequently associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Professor Aftab Ala, renowned consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, explains what's causing it and how we can prevent it.

Professor Aftab Ala

Gastroenterologist and hepatologist

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