Pathophysiology And Treatment Of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Effects Of Bariatric Surgery
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,766.00
Summary
The incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rising in parallel with the unfolding obesity crisis, and it will become the most common cause of liver failure in the near future. Bariatric surgery has established benefits in weight loss and type II diabetes remission. Its role in NAFLD is still uncertain. We will explore the role of bariatric surgery in the treatment of NAFLD, as well as investigate cellular and biomolecular changes that occur with weight loss.
Detection, Prevention And Treatment Of Failure Of The Fontan Circulation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$90,533.00
Summary
Children born with complex heart defects and only one pumping chamber can now live into adulthood with an operation called the Fontan procedure. As this operation has only existed for 40 years, the long-term expectations for these children and young adults are still unclear, and their population is growing every year. This project aims to answer questions about the follow-up and medical management of people living with a Fontan procedure.