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Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns.Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from British Liver Trust
Members of the public in the North West of England are being encouraged to get their liver … The post Roadshow comes to the North West to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage appeared first on British Liver Trust .Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from British Liver Trust
Today, the National Lottery turns 30, and we’re taking this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks for … The post Celebrating 30 Years of the National Lottery: Thank you for supporting our work across the UK appeared first on...Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
A new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the standard oral and intravenous formulations of the medication, according to late-breaking science presented...Monday, November 18, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.Monday, November 18, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Since the adoption of a new model for assessing the severity of liver disease, women are more likely to be added to the waitlist for a liver transplant, more likely to receive a transplant, and less likely to drop off the waitlist -;...Monday, November 18, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
Liver disease, which is treatable when discovered early, often goes undetected until late stages, but a new study revealed that an algorithm fueled by artificial intelligence can accurately detect early-stage metabolic-associated...Friday, November 15, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
A novel test developed by Duke-NUS researchers enables real-time monitoring of T cells that have been engineered to fight cancer, after re-introduction into the body of a cancer patient.Friday, November 15, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
The aging and failure of cells that occurs when the liver is damaged can spread to other organs, suggests a new study in mice and humans from researchers at UCL, the University of Edinburgh and the CRUK Scotland Institute.Friday, November 15, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
The study in Cell highlights microbial load's role in gut microbiome variation, suggesting it as a confounder in disease research and a key health determinant.Thursday, November 14, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
The study highlights BMI's role in mediating genetic risk for diseases, suggesting a complex relationship with conditions like heart failure and osteoarthritis.Thursday, November 14, 2024 from British Liver Trust
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today recommended elafibranor as a second-line treatment … The post Elafibranor approved by NICE for primary biliary cholangitis appeared first on British Liver...Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
UAB researchers have reversed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mouse models. MASH is a severe liver disease associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes that affects more than 40 million people.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.Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Liver Disease News Feed
New study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of several diseases.Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a challenging complication in liver cirrhosis, with no currently available sensitive diagnostic markers.Friday, November 8, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Research analyzing European survey data from 113,884 men who have sex with men (MSM) and published in Eurosurveillance indicates that while most MSM have a basic understanding of viral hepatitis, only 44% report having been vaccinated...Thursday, November 7, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Comprehensive coverage of the hexavalent vaccine can protect against whooping cough and polio, averting disease resurgence, writes Esther Nakkazi.Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from British Liver Trust
Trial status: actively recruiting What is the EMERALD study? EMERALD is a clinical trial designed to test … The post The EMERALD study appeared first on British Liver Trust .Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
The diseases hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) remain a significant health threat worldwide, causing approximately 1.3 million deaths each year.Roadshow comes to Northampton, Coventry and Leicester to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from British Liver Trust
Members of the public in Northampton, Coventry and Leicester are being encouraged to get their liver checked … The post Roadshow comes to Northampton, Coventry and Leicester to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver...Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from British Liver Trust
The British Liver Trust welcome today’s Budget statement and the Chancellor’s decision to increase alcohol duty in … The post Autumn Budget 2024 appeared first on British Liver Trust .Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Albumin is a major prognostic factor for patients with advanced liver disease, dependent on its concentration and biological activity.Sunday, October 27, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
The effect of tenofovir amibufenamide (TMF) on blood lipid profiles in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains unclear. This study aimed to explore whether TMF affects blood lipids during 48 weeks in patients with CHB.Friday, October 25, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is crucial for improving survival in patients with chronic hepatitis.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 23, 2024 from British Liver Trust
The Obesity Health Alliance, which represents 60 leading health charities, medical royal colleges and campaign groups including … The post A Way Forward for the Treatment of Obesity – British Liver Trust backs new policy...Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from British Liver Trust
People with an often-fatal liver condition are being prioritised for liver transplants for the first time thanks … The post World-first liver transplant priority offers “genuine hope” for patients with acute on chronic liver...Friday, October 11, 2024 from British Liver Trust
The Love Your Liver roadshow visited Stormont in September, the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly on … The post Love Your Liver roadshow welcomed to Stormont by Northern Ireland’s MLAs appeared first on British Liver Trust .Friday, October 11, 2024 from British Liver Trust
New data presented today at the British Association for the Study of the Liver Annual Meeting in … The post Latest data reinforces calls for extension of opt-out hepatitis B testing and highlights need to resolve inequalities...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...Monday, September 16, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
Study reviews cardiovascular side effects linked to antiviral therapies for COVID-19, highlighting the need for careful consideration when prescribing these drugs to high-risk patients.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.Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A research team has shown the benefits of camu-camu on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This exotic fruit reduces liver fat levels.Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from News-Medical.Net Hepatitis B News Feed
In this interview, we explore global and local efforts to combat viral hepatitis with Lindsey Hiebert, Deputy Director of the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE), and James Amugsi, a Mandela Washington Fellow and Physician...Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A study followed patients whose colorectal cancer was under control, but who had liver tumors that could not be surgically removed. All patients were eligible for liver transplantation, but some opted for other classical therapies, like...Friday, July 26, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers uncovered new information about the role inflammation plays in mitigating liver fibrosis, which is associated with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), one of the most common diseases in the world affecting up to...Thursday, July 25, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A new study brings researchers closer to better understanding the pathology of the fatty liver disease MASH, which stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. MASH is a consequence of poor diet and obesity and results in...Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
High-protein diets, known as 'Paleolithic diets', are popular. Using mouse models, scientists have studied their impact. While effective in regulating weight and stabilizing diabetes, these diets are not without risks. Excess protein...Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
A new study has found a startling disparity in the frequency of liver disease for transgender individuals and highlights the need for more specialized care.Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
In chronic hepatitis B, the liver contains immune cells that could destroy hepatitis B virus infected cells but are inactive. Researchers have discovered that cells blood vessels in the liver start a 'sleep timer' that switches off...Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
While the liver is one of the body's most resilient organs, it is still vulnerable to the ravages of stress and aging, leading to disease, severe scarring and failure. A research team now might have found a way to turn back time and...Monday, June 17, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) -- one of the most fatal malignancies -- is crucial to improve patient survival. In a breakthrough study investigators report on the development of a serum fusion-gene machine-learning...Friday, June 14, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Fatty liver disease (steatotic liver disease, SLD for short) is increasingly causing failure of the liver as a vital organ. A team led by researchers has now discovered that a saturated fatty acid in blood vessels leads to the production...Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Early detection has the potential to transform treatment and outcomes in cancer care, especially for cancers like liver cancer, which is typically diagnosed at a late stage with limited options for cure. A new study suggests that...Thursday, April 25, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
What happens in the body when we are hungry and see and smell food? A team of researchers has now been able to show in mice that adaptations in the liver mitochondria take place after only a few minutes. Stimulated by the activation of a...Thursday, April 25, 2024 from Liver Disease News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers discovered liver resident macrophages' pivotal role in defending against gut bacteria and related substances entering via the portal vein, particularly under compromised intestinal barrier conditions. Identified as 'sentinel...