How does aging affect the liver differently by sex?
This study looks at how aging affects the liver differently in men and women. You would have tests to check your liver health, and no medications or treatments will be given.
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Who can take part
- Your liver function blood tests must be normal.
- A liver imaging test (like ultrasound) must show no issues.
- You cannot have had any liver disease before.
- You cannot have a serious health condition like cancer, a past heart attack, or a bleeding disorder.
- You must not be severely underweight (BMI below 17) or have very low red blood counts (hemoglobin below 60).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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