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Ketogenesis prevents fatty liver disease

Authorsgammon
Date

January 12, 2015

A new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, suggests that ketogenesis may prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is term used to describe the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. It affects approximately one billion individuals worldwide, has become a leading cause of cirrhosis, and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and stroke. Continue reading “Ketogenesis prevents fatty liver disease”

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Sanford-Burnham welcomes two new scientists to Lake Nona

Authorpbartosch
Date

October 29, 2014

We’re excited to announce that we have recruited two cardiometabolic experts to our Medical City campus in Lake Nona (Orlando), Fla. Peter A. Crawford, MD, PhD, and Andre d’Avignon, PhD, join our Cardiovascular Pathobiology Program from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. The increasing density of local scientists and clinicians in Orlando is accelerating the growth of the region’s bio-medical industry, promoting both economic development and the quality of health care. Continue reading “Sanford-Burnham welcomes two new scientists to Lake Nona”