Medical research
High COVID-19 mortality rates among those with liver disease
A new international study has found high mortality rates from COVID-19 among people with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis.
May 22, 2020
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Diabetes
Scientific review suggests even normal-weight individuals are susceptible to severe fatty liver disease
Severe fatty liver disease is commonly associated with obesity, but according to a review of scientific literature conducted by researchers at Temple University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an ...
Mar 24, 2022
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Medications
Clinical trial identifies potential new treatment for liver disease
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have led a study to examine a potential new treatment option for patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-related fibrosis.
Jun 26, 2023
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Medical research
Manipulating serotonin can promote healthy repair in chronic liver disease
(Medical Xpress) -- Publishing in the leading medical journal Nature Medicine, a team led by Newcastle University academics have identified serotonin receptors which can be targeted with drugs to enhance the natural healing ...
Nov 28, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists pinpoint how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease increases risk of vascular diseases
A team of researchers led by NTU scientists have discovered why patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, thus shedding light on why the leading cause of mortality ...
May 25, 2022
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Health
Where does coffee stand in your health?
We are often asked whether coffee is good or bad for the health. The answer is both good and bad.
Apr 13, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New blood biomarker identified for status of fatty liver disease
A MedUni Vienna study team has identified the role of a specific subtype of macrophages (white blood cells) in progressive non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. As part of the immune system, these cells have a protective function ...
Jun 21, 2022
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Health
Different behaviors could reduce death and health risks in regular alcohol drinkers
A large study of UK adults who consume alcohol regularly has found that different patterns of alcohol consumption—including drinking wine, consuming alcohol with food and spreading alcohol intake over three to four days—could ...
Jan 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Movement toward a poop test for liver cirrhosis
For the estimated 100 million U.S. adults and children living with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), whether or not they have liver cirrhosis, or scarring, is an important predictor for survival. Yet it's difficult ...
Mar 29, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long-term treatment of decompensated cirrhosis with human albumin improves survival
Results from the ANSWER study presented today showed that long-term administration of human albumin improves the survival rate of patients with decompensated cirrhosis (the symptomatic stage of chronic liver disease). The ...
Apr 22, 2017
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