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In their effort to answer a decades-old biological question about how the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is able to establish infection of liver cells, research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Weill Cornell Medicine and The...Thursday, February 20, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Every day, hospitals throughout the U.S. transfuse blood or blood components, such as platelets, to save the lives of people who are in car crashes, and victims of fires and other emergencies.Thursday, February 20, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Researchers have found that a new combination of drugs was able to almost completely eradicate hepatocellular carcinoma, … The post Study reveals drug combination can effectively tackle tumours appeared first on British Liver Trust .Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
A 96-week clinical trial found that 300 mg of Vitamin E significantly improved liver histology and reduced inflammation in patients with MASH, with no major safety concerns reported.Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the deadliest cancers globally, with increasing incidence and mortality rates.Thursday, February 13, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Research reveals semaglutide's effectiveness in decreasing alcohol consumption and cravings, highlighting its potential for treating alcohol use disorder.Thursday, February 13, 2025 from British Liver Trust
The British Liver Trust and Liver Cancer UK have joined a coalition of more than 50 UK … The post Liver Cancer UK and British Liver Trust unite with almost 60 other UK cancer charities to call for reform to improve waiting times...Thursday, February 13, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise estimates for different products than...Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent need for prevention and global surveillance.Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to an elevated risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Central South University and the Army Medical University...Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Researchers found that high fructose intake, especially from processed foods, is linked to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children with obesity, with potential misreporting of sugary food sources.Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new USC research.Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Estrogens have been reported to cause dysfunction in biliary transport systems, thereby inducing cholestasis. Multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (MRP2) is a transporter...Vancomycin could offer new therapeutic option for patients with a type of inflammatory bowel disease
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An antibiotic used to treat infective diarrhoea could be an effective drug for a type of inflammatory bowel disease, a new study has found.Monday, February 10, 2025 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers describe successful tumor removal through the use of immunotherapy and targeted radiation therapy (TARE), in a patient previously considered ineligible for the procedure.Monday, February 10, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Inspirational Belinda Whitlock is determined to raise awareness of liver health in North Lincolnshire. Belinda, from Scunthorpe, … The post Scunthorpe council worker dedicated to raising liver health awareness appeared first on...Friday, February 7, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
End-stage liver disease is associated with disruptions in gut microbiota composition and function, which may facilitate gut-to-liver bacterial translocation, impacting liver graft integrity and clinical outcomes following liver...Friday, February 7, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Why do some people who consume a few glasses of alcohol a day develop advanced liver disease while others who drink the same amount don't?Thursday, February 6, 2025 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
The research found that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood pressure or a high waist circumference are as much as 2.4 times more likely to develop advanced liver disease.Thursday, February 6, 2025 from British Liver Trust
New research conducted by the Trust and published in the British Journal of General Practice has revealed … The post New research reveals pockets of good practice in early detection of liver disease, but overall picture shows a...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, January 31, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
A discovery about the mechanisms that enable the immune system to sustain long-term protection could revolutionize treatment for chronic disease and cancer.Friday, January 31, 2025 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice suggests.Monday, January 27, 2025 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future risk of developing serious liver complications compared with patients who received...Monday, January 27, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Researchers update clinical practice guidelines for how to prevent and monitor hepatitis B virus reactivation.Thursday, January 23, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has unveiled an updated clinical practice guideline in Gastroenterology addressing the prevention and management of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in patients on immunosuppressive...Thursday, January 23, 2025 from British Liver Trust
We held our annual parliamentary liver health awareness day in Westminster to mark Love Your Liver Month … The post Parliamentary liver health awareness day appeared first on British Liver Trust .Friday, January 17, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a significant global health challenge, and effective antiviral therapies are essential for long-term management.Thursday, January 16, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
The quantitative effects of alcohol consumption on cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are unknown.Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from British Liver Trust
Leading liver charity says prevention measures are still ‘woefully inadequate’ New research published today in the British … The post New research reveals 80% of England does not have an effective pathway for the early detection of...Monday, January 13, 2025 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with distinct geographic patterns in its incidence.Monday, January 13, 2025 from British Liver Trust
People are often surprised to learn that what they eat and how much they weigh can affect … The post Love Your Liver Month – How a healthy weight and diet can improve your liver health appeared first on British Liver Trust .Thursday, January 9, 2025 from British Liver Trust
The colder months can pose unique challenges if you have a liver condition, as cold weather may … The post Staying warm and healthy in the winter months if you have a liver condition appeared first on British Liver Trust .Thursday, January 2, 2025 from British Liver Trust
January marks Love Your Liver Month, and it has started with a significant spotlight on liver health. … The post Liver disease in the spotlight: Worried about your liver health? appeared first on British Liver Trust .Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A research team found out how AHCC, a standardized extract of cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia, might be able to suppress the progression of liver fibrosis.Friday, December 13, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
New research highlights the possibility of screening people with type 2 diabetes for liver damage at the same time as they undergo screening for eye disease.Thursday, December 12, 2024 from British Liver Trust
Using non-selective beta-blockers (NSBBs) to prevent complications of liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis or liver scarring is a big … The post The BOPPP Trial appeared first on British Liver Trust .Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A newer vaccine against hepatitis B virus was clearly superior to an older vaccine type in inducing a protective antibody response among people living with HIV who didn't respond to prior vaccination.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,...Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have identified a new axis of host defense by studying what happens during enteric infection -- a term that encompasses all types of intestinal infections including so called 'stomach flu.' Intestinal infections can change...Thursday, November 21, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have long been trying to tease apart hepatitis A virus, to understand its inner workings and how it functions in the human body. Infectious disease researchers have discovered that a little-known protein, PDGFA-associated...Monday, November 18, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
People with chronic liver disease have dramatic changes to the types and functions of bacteria in the gut and mouth, a new study has revealed.Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
The aging and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study suggests.Thursday, October 24, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A new mouse model mimicking the liver symptoms of myotonic dystrophy type 1 -- the most prevalent form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy -- provides insight into why patients develop fatty liver disease and display hypersensitivity to...Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Blocking the enzyme ACMSD can significantly reduce damage caused by metabolic liver disease according to a new study.Thursday, October 3, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A research team analyzed how diabetes mellitus and obesity factor into recurrence and survival after surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer.Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A study reveals advances in the understanding and treatment of liver fibrosis, a serious complication in the context of metabolic fatty liver disease, also known as MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease). This...Thursday, August 29, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers revealed how certain liver cells contribute to inflammatory responses underlying chronic hepatitis. Using mouse and cell culture models, they observed increased levels of inflammatory genes, including signaling molecules...Thursday, August 22, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
The white blood cells' typical role is to promote inflammation and stimulate the immune response, but researchers say some actually appear to temper inflammatory conditions and improve healing.