Genetics
Study pinpoints cell that helps liver heal
A type of cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue has been uncovered for the first time by scientists.
May 2, 2024
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News tagged with liver failure
Inflammatory disorders
Inflammation discovery advances the fight against chronic liver disease
In a world-first, QIMR Berghofer scientists have discovered the mechanism that causes severe inflammation among millions of people with chronic liver disease.
Apr 12, 2024
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Genetics
New insights into genetic mechanisms could improve treatment of liver fibrosis
The liver is not only the largest internal organ but also vital for human life as a metabolic center. It also possesses remarkable self-healing powers: even when large portions are removed, such as during surgery, they quickly ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
One step closer to reversing liver failure: Study shows how liver is triggered to regrow when damaged
Researchers at Peter Mac have made a key discovery in liver regeneration that may have important implications for liver cancer. Joint research by Associate Professor Andrew Cox and Professor Mark Dawson, published Feb. 15 ...
Feb 19, 2024
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Genetics
Genetic variation with MASLD reveals subtypes and potential therapeutic avenues
An astounding 30% of Americans currently have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, which is formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, and many are unaware that they have ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Surgery
Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder
Researchers at West Virginia University have uncovered critical data showing bariatric surgery as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes. ...
May 3, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Surgery is the most effective treatment for metabolic liver disease, says new study
Metabolic (bariatric) surgery is more effective than medications and lifestyle interventions for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Apr 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lab-made antibodies offer potential cure for yellow fever
New research from Oregon Health & Science University and collaborators indicates that lab-made antibodies may be able to cure people infected with yellow fever, a virus for which there is no treatment.
Mar 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Alternate-day fasting could be a good option for patients with fatty liver disease
Nutrition researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago studied 80 people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and found that those who followed an alternate-day fasting diet and exercised were able to improve their ...
Feb 14, 2023
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Medical research
Potential new targets identified in advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Using the latest technologies—including both single-nuclear sequencing of mice and human liver tissue and advanced 3D glass imaging of mice to characterize key scar-producing liver cells—researchers have uncovered novel ...
Jan 4, 2023
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