Liver cancer deaths are rapidly increasing. Tackling preventable causes would save lives
Liver cancer is one of the fastest-rising causes of cancer-related deaths in the UK and the third-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
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Disease or Syndrome: Chronic Liver Disease
Medical news and research articles
Alcohol linked to higher risk across multiple cancers, even below one drink daily
A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington provides the most comprehensive and conservative analysis to date of alcohol's complex relationship with health, showing ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Chronic liver disease in Europe: A preventable crisis going undetected
Europe is facing a growing chronic liver disease threat, according to a new series published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe, that engaged more than 75 co-authors from 30 countries and was led by the Barcelona Institute ...
May 25, 2026
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Professor urges better prevention and care of liver disease to reduce burden
A University of Houston College of Pharmacy professor has published two studies offering a comprehensive look at chronic liver disease in the era of modern antiviral therapies. One study is the first analysis of its economic ...
Apr 29, 2026
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New study suggests reduced newborn hepatitis B vaccination coverage may increase infant infections
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection acquired at birth or during early infancy can lead to lifelong health complications, including chronic liver disease. Despite longstanding recommendations for prenatal screening, an estimated ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Injectable 'satellite livers' could offer an alternative to liver transplantation
More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant, but there are not enough donated organs for all of those patients. Additionally, many people with liver failure aren't ...
Mar 3, 2026
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AI-electrocardiogram model developed to diagnose liver disease earlier
As rates of obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea increase, cases of advanced chronic liver disease and resulting liver scarring or cirrhosis also are rising. Patients are often diagnosed based on ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Research strengthens evidence linking alcohol use to cancer
As Americans gear up for the holiday season, new research offers a timely reminder to reflect on the long-term health effects of raising a celebratory glass—or two. Alcohol is known to increase the risk of several cancers ...
Dec 11, 2025
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Simple blood test formula identifies patients at high risk of liver cancer
A new scoring system using common clinical parameters accurately identifies chronic liver disease patients with a significantly increased risk of developing liver cancer. This tool acts as a universal predictor, helping doctors ...
Nov 28, 2025
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Lab-grown liver model offers a platform to study fibrosis and regeneration
As chronic liver disease becomes more widespread, researchers at Science Tokyo have developed a lab-grown organoid that replicates a regenerating liver, offering new hope for future treatments. The model recreates interactions ...
Oct 31, 2025
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