Hepatology
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Cannabis may improve liver function in patients with obesity
Steatohepatitis was less common among cannabis users than among nonusers, as was cirrhosis.
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INR fails to predict bleeding in patients with cirrhosis
The investigators hope the study findings reinforce minimizing administration of fresh frozen plasma for inappropriate correction of international...
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Hepatocellular carcinoma shows risk factor shift
Demographics, obesity, and metabolic factors have emerged as main drivers of disease.
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Address root causes to manage NASH
Treat underlying factors such as obesity and diabetes to reduce risk of liver disease progression.
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Lusutrombopag found safe, effective for severe thrombocytopenia in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Lusutrombopag met the primary efficacy endpoint and did not significantly increase the rate of postprocedural thromboses, compared with placebo....
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Bariatric surgery achieved long-term resolution of NASH without worsening fibrosis
In all, 84% of patients evaluated at 5 years met this primary endpoint.
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Increasing hepatitis C treatment may curb hepatocellular carcinoma
Veterans Health Administration study shows decline in hepatocellular carcinoma after efforts to treat hepatitis C.
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Tools emerging to predict liver failure in cirrhosis
Systemic inflammation, with high levels of proteins, is one of the mechanisms that leads to organ failure.
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Liver transplant doesn’t raise COVID death risk
Liver transplant did not impact hospitalization or need for intensive care in patients with COVID-19.
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Many advanced countries missing targets for HCV elimination
“In the countries making progress, the common elements are political will, a clear national plan, and easing of restrictions on the cascade of...
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Repeat FIB-4 blood tests help predict cirrhosis
“Done repeatedly, this test can improve prediction capacity to identify who will develop cirrhosis of the liver later in life,” said Dr. Hannes...