Hepatology
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Fecal transplant shows promise in reducing alcohol craving
At day 15, significantly more men in the transplant group than in the placebo group experienced a reduction in alcohol cravings (90% vs. 30%).
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NAFLD may predict arrhythmia recurrence post-AFib ablation
The presence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease adds a further modifiable target for preablation medical optimization, researchers say.
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Anti-CD8a, anti-IL-17A antibodies improved immune disruption in mice with history of NASH
Treatment with anti-CD8a antibodies decreased cytotoxic T cells in all tissues tested, while antibodies targeting IL-17A reduced hepatic...
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Studies eyes risks for poor outcomes in primary sclerosing cholangitis
Significant risk factors included younger age at diagnosis, Afro-Caribbean heritage, and male sex.
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Model identified heavy drinkers at highest risk of ALD progression
Women and men with steatohepatitis had the highest 5-year risk for liver complications.
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E.U. gives thumbs up for belantamab in R/R multiple myeloma
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New CDC guidance for health care personnel exposed to HCV
Baseline testing of the source patient and the HCP should be performed as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours of exposure.
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Women suffer less NAFLD but more advanced fibrosis
Compared with men, women have a lower risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, but a higher risk of advanced fibrosis if NAFLD is present.
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Minority-serving hospitals had similar survival after liver cancer surgery
Overall survival was not linked to whether patients were treated at minority-serving hospitals.
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FibroScan: M probe underestimates hepatic fat content
The findings, which were independent of body weight, suggest that probe-specific controlled attenuation parameter thresholds are needed to...
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Sex-based disparities in liver allocation driven by organ size mismatch, MELD score
Compared with men, women were 14.4% less likely to receive a transplant, and 8.6% more likely to die on the wait list.