LiverDecoded Services
1. Guides and Ebooks
1.1 Free Guides
Our free guides cover the basics of MASLD, NASH, fibrosis staging, cirrhosis, and HCC. They explain which tests are commonly used, what the results generally mean, and what questions to consider asking your doctor.
1.2 The Liver Health Book Series
Two comprehensive guides that take you from confusing lab results to understanding your imaging, diagnosis, and what to do next. Written for patients, backed by science.
Book 1: A Complete Guide to Liver Blood Tests
8 Chapters • 136+ Pages • 50+ Tests Explained
- Covers ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, bilirubin, albumin, platelets, and more
- Prognostic scores explained: MELD, Child-Pugh, FIB-4, NAFLD Fibrosis Score
- Includes what doctors look for, what abnormal results might indicate, and how to have informed conversations with your care team
Book 2: A Complete Guide to Liver Imaging & Diagnosis
10 Chapters • 180+ Pages • Every Imaging Test Explained
- Complete guide to FibroScan (VCTE): M vs XL probes, CAP scores, quality criteria
- Covers all elastography techniques: pSWE, 2D-SWE, and MRE
- Ultrasound, MRI, HCC surveillance, endoscopy, and invasive procedures
- Chapter 0: “Now What?”: The essential post-diagnosis guide with a 72-hour action plan
Both books feature:
- Every chapter backed by peer-reviewed research and current guidelines: AASLD 2024, EASL-EASD-EASO 2024, Baveno VII
- Over 250 combined references
- Written in plain language: no medical degree required
- “Understanding in Simple Terms” sections throughout
2. Report Explainer
Upload your liver lab results and get a personalized breakdown:
What you get:
- Parameter tracking: See each value charted over time so you can spot trends your doctor might want to know about
- Plain-language explanations: Understand what AST, ALT, GGT, bilirubin, and other markers actually measure, and what changes might mean
- Context for your situation: Results are interpreted in light of fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, or other conditions you indicate
- Auto-calculated scores: If your labs include the right inputs, we’ll automatically calculate your MELD scores, FIB-4, NAFLD Fibrosis Score, and other relevant clinical scores
- Discussion points: A summary of observations and questions you may want to raise at your next appointment
What this isn’t:
This tool provides educational context to help you understand your results and have better conversations with your doctor. It does not diagnose conditions, recommend treatments, or replace medical advice. Your doctor has access to your full medical history, physical exam findings, and imaging: context that no online tool can replicate.
Currently in early access for select subscribers. Wider availability expected Q1 2026.
3. Second Opinion Service
Most liver patients don’t need a second opinion. But for the roughly 5-10% of cases where the diagnosis is uncertain, imaging findings are ambiguous, or treatment decisions are complex, a fresh perspective from a specialist can provide clarity.
Who this is for:
- Unclear or conflicting diagnoses
- Complex imaging that needs expert radiology review
- Weighing treatment options for advanced liver disease
- Seeking confirmation before major decisions (transplant evaluation, cancer treatment, etc.)
How it works:
- Initial review: We assess your situation to determine whether a second opinion would genuinely help; not everyone needs one, and we’ll tell you honestly if you don’t.
- Specialist matching: If a second opinion makes sense and you can’t easily access a major liver center like Cleveland clinic or a transplant/acedemic medical center, we connect you with a hepatologist or radiologist from our vetted panel.
- Report delivery: You receive a written opinion addressing your specific questions, typically within 5–7 business days.
Cost: $350–400, significantly less than what major U.S. academic centers charge uninsured or international patients.
Not a replacement for your doctor: This service provides an additional expert perspective. Final treatment decisions should always be made with your primary care team who knows your full situation.
4. How We Make Money
We believe in transparency about our business model:
Free tools and guides are genuinely free. No paywalls on basic information, no bait-and-switch.
Ebook sales support the research and writing that goes into comprehensive guides. You pay once, you own it.
Second opinion service connects you with specialists. You pay us a coordination fee; the specialist receives the majority. We don’t accept payment from doctors for referrals, our incentive is to connect you with the right expert, not the highest bidder.
What we don’t do:
- We don’t sell your data
- We don’t accept pharmaceutical advertising
- We don’t get paid when you buy supplements or medications mentioned in our content
- We don’t recommend second opinions to people who don’t need them