Ultrasound Evaluation of Liver Steatosis

Project: Research project

Project Details

Description

PROJECT NARRATIVE About 75-100 million Americans are estimated to have fatty liver disease, which can lead to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis. Detection of liver steatosis is important for management of NASH, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In this study, we will develop and test a new ultrasound technology for safe, cost-effective, accurate, and frequent evaluation of liver steatosis.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date9/16/206/30/22

Funding

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: $238,500.00

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