Thursday, July 10, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
A new process could help to treat liver disease without needing an organ transplant, a new study reveals.Thursday, July 10, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is an advanced and progressive liver disease that potentially causes cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.Thursday, July 10, 2025 from British Liver Trust
The British Liver Trust, as part of the Alcohol Health Alliance, was delighted to support a debate … The post Alcohol and Cancer: Parliament’s Call for Action on Alcohol Harm appeared first on British Liver Trust .Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Study shows aspartame affects gut microbiome and gene expression in glioblastoma, highlighting potential links to cancer progression and treatment strategies.Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
A new paper in BJS, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that early-onset gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising dramatically across the globe.Monday, July 7, 2025 from British Liver Trust
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, led by Alcohol Change UK. In the UK, alcohol is the … The post Alcohol Awareness Week: Understanding how alcohol harms the liver appeared first on British Liver Trust .Friday, July 4, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England The launch of the Government’s 10 Year … The post British Liver Trust response to the 10-Year Health Plan appeared first on British Liver Trust .Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
A large Framingham Heart Study analysis found that adults with poor cardiovascular health scores on the Life’s Essential 8 were nearly twice as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as those with ideal scores. Maintaining healthy...Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
This pilot study evaluates a newly developed point-of-care (PoC) device designed to measure bilirubin levels in human blood serum using a microfluidic cartridge and optoelectronic sensing module.Friday, June 27, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is known to be associated with the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but how and why they are connected remains unknown.Friday, June 27, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Fatty liver disease, caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver, is estimated to affect one in four people worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer, making it crucial to...Friday, June 27, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
As fired and retired scientists rallied outside in the Atlanta heat, an advisory panel that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. handpicked to replace experts he'd fired earlier met inside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's headquarters...Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
This new review article highlights the critical role of ribosome biogenesis in liver health and disease progression.Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
A recent study published in Engineering has shed light on the impact of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) on post-transplant hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation and survival outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Friday, June 20, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Hepatitis B virus-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a major global health burden, and new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches are urgently needed.Monday, June 16, 2025 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
Age adjusted mortality rates for alcohol associated liver disease in the US doubled between 1999 and 2022, according to new analysis published by JAMA Network Open. The death rate increased from 6.71 to 12.53 per 100,000 with a...Friday, June 13, 2025 from British Liver Trust
New research released today to coincide with Global Fatty Liver Day has found that fatty liver disease … The post Urgent action needed as new research reveals gaps in fatty liver disease diagnosis and care appeared first on British...Thursday, June 12, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Like many others, Belinda lived with unexplained symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis with MASLD. What … The post Belinda shares her story to raise awareness on Global Fatty Liver Day appeared first on British Liver Trust .Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Today, Tuesday 3rd June, MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer … The post MPs hear calls to boost nationwide liver services during visit to the Royal Free Hospital appeared first on...Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Support needs and coping strategies in adults with fatty liver disease On this page we use the … The post Opportunity to take part in new fatty liver disease research appeared first on British Liver Trust .Thursday, May 22, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Wilson’s disease is a rare, inherited liver condition. People with Wilson’s disease have to take medicine for … The post Do you have Wilson’s Disease? You could help with a new clinical trial. appeared first on British Liver Trust .Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Researchers are looking for people with cirrhosis to help test a new way of preventing infections. 116 … The post The PROMISE trial – get involved in research looking at a very different type of medicine. appeared first on British...Friday, May 9, 2025 from British Liver Trust
At the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) congress 2025 this week, we were … The post Presenting our liver disease patient survey findings at EASL 2025 appeared first on British Liver Trust .Thursday, May 8, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
UVA Health scientists are calling for clinical trials testing the potential of HIV drugs called NRTIs to prevent Alzheimer's disease after discovering that patients taking the drugs are substantially less likely to develop the...Friday, May 2, 2025 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
The Scottish Government needs to urgently prioritise the early detection and treatment of liver disease, says a call to action from more than 70 organisations including royal colleges, alcohol and drug partnerships, charities and...Friday, April 18, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Liver fibrosis is a key process in the progression of chronic liver diseases. However, there are currently no drugs specifically designed to treat liver fibrosis.Thursday, April 17, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
A study by the Stanford Prevention Policy Modeling Lab (PPML) finds that almost 30% of privately insured individuals in the United States, or nearly 40 million people, use at least one of the free preventive health services guaranteed...Monday, April 14, 2025 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
The increase in alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic represents an ‘acute crisis’ requiring urgent government action, says a study by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL. While the death rate was stable in the...Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
A team of Northwestern University scientists spanning disciplines have developed new technology that could lead to the creation of a rapid point-of-care test for HIV infection competitive with traditional lab-based HIV testing in a...Thursday, March 27, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Women have a higher proportion of key immune cells between puberty and menopause, which may be linked to the sex hormone estrogen and explain why they are less susceptible to certain infectious diseases than men, according to a new study...Monday, March 24, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Health care workers are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection due to occupational exposure to blood and body fluids.Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
The number of people with chronic liver disease in Scotland is projected to increase by 54 per cent by 2044, according to a report from Public Health Scotland (PHS) – equating to an additional 23,100 people. More than 70 per cent of...Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
The post Caught in the act appeared first on Drink and Drugs News .Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
How can we deny the health risks of alcohol? It’s hardly surprising that the alcohol industry is reluctant to commit to clearer labelling – but calling into question the evidence of health risks is an unacceptable turn (p6). Pointing the...Friday, December 6, 2024 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
The Scottish budget ‘will miss the mark’ in tackling the country’s alcohol-related harms, says Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS). A ‘mix of funding cuts and missed opportunities amount to a disappointingly lacking budget’, says the charity,...Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
New research into the long-term dynamics of transplanted stem cells in a patient's body explains how age affects stem cell survival and immune diversity, offering insights that could make transplants safer and more successful.Monday, July 10, 2023 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
The number of hospital admissions where the primary diagnosis was liver disease rose by 22 per cent in the year to March 2022, according to the latest figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) – from 67,458 to...Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from Drink and Drugs News» liver disease
One in five adults in the North East could be living with undiagnosed liver disease, according to the British Liver Trust. The charity’s ‘Love Your Liver’ mobile screening unit visited Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough...Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Tragically, the opioid epidemic has led to an increase in accidental and premature deaths, which has also increased the number of hearts available for potential organ donation. Receiving a heart from a donor who used illicit drugs does...Monday, October 5, 2020 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is being awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus.Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists report calculations with a model of a conical-shaped root canal inside a tooth. A crucial step in this common dental procedure is irrigation, or rinsing, of the root canal cavity with an antibacterial solution, and the...Monday, May 11, 2020 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
France and the United States have experienced a tremendous reduction in the number of organ donations and solid organ (kidney, liver, heart, and lung) transplant procedures since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. By early April,...Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
Stanford University researchers have identified four different biological pathways for aging. This finding may help people slow down aspects of old age.Monday, January 6, 2020 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure can help treat portal vein hypertension and other complications of advanced liver disease. Learn more here.Friday, December 20, 2019 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
Liver function tests can help doctors determine whether a person has liver damage and what might be causing it. Learn about the tests and what the results mean here.Thursday, December 12, 2019 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
Blood tests can usually show whether a person has hepatitis C. However, these tests can give false-positive readings. Here, learn why this can happen.Thursday, December 5, 2019 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a viral infection. Prognosis tends to depend on how soon a person receives a diagnosis and whether or not complications develop. Learn more about life expectancy with HCV here.Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
Alcohol intoxication is a temporary condition that occurs when a person drinks an excess of alcohol. Learn about the signs, treatments, and risks, including alcohol poisoning.Friday, November 15, 2019 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
Scientists have successfully eradicated alcoholic liver disease in mice using a combination of viruses that target a certain toxin-releasing gut bacterium.Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from Liver Disease/Hepatitis News From Medical News Today
Hepatic encephalopathy is a decrease in brain function that occurs in some people who have liver damage. Read on to learn more about its symptoms, causes, and treatments.