Hepatology
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A decade after first DAA, only one in three are HCV free
Patients face barriers to being cured at every step of the way, from being diagnosed to accessing breakthrough DAA agents.
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GLP-1 agonists offer multiple benefits in type 2 diabetes with liver cirrhosis
“GLP-1 RAs may be a treatment option for diabetes patients with liver cirrhosis,” but additional studies are needed to confirm the results, the...
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SAFE algorithm detects liver disease in general population
Scoring system was developed and validated to detect clinically significant (greater than stage 2) fibrosis in patients with NAFLD in primary care...
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‘Exciting time for NASH’ with resmetirom phase 3 results
Two doses of resmetirom met the primary endpoints of NASH resolution and no worsening of fibrosis on liver biopsy.
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NAFLD increases risk for severe infections
Physicians should assess their patients’ vaccination status and seek to control modifiable risk factors, such as diabetes.
From the Journals
Study explains link between fatty liver and CRC liver metastasis
Findings of a new study suggest that CRC patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may respond differently to treatment than those without...
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Liver disease does not worsen IVF outcomes
“IVF treatment and pregnancy outcomes were not significantly different compared to controls.”
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Dried blood spot test validated for HIV, hep B, and hep C
“This method is particularly useful in high-risk settings such as homeless shelters, drug rehabilitation centers, and prisons, where ... it can be...
From the Journals
Racial disparities not found in chronic hepatitis B treatment initiation
Treatment guidelines need to be simplified and that efforts to increase hepatitis B virus (HBV) awareness and train more clinicians are needed.
Commentary
Celebrity death finally solved – with locks of hair
Case: A 56-year-old musician presents with diffuse abdominal pain, cramping, and jaundice. His medical history is notable for years of diffuse...
Feature
Increased cancer in military pilots and ground crew: Pentagon
But military aircrew and ground crew were less likely to die from cancer, compared with the U.S. population.