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Ocaliva's Takedown by FDA Panel

Advisory committee members put their foot down on shaky science

Sep 13, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
FDA Warning on Hot Flash Drug

Clinicians should perform liver blood tests before and during Veozah treatment

Sep 12, 2024
FDA WARNING fezolinetant (Veozah) over a photo of Veozah tablet, bottle and packaging.
FDA Reviewers Skeptical of Ocaliva for Rare Bile Duct Disease

Agency advisory panel to examine complicated efficacy data and liver safety concerns

Sep 11, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
Women With HCC Less Likely to Receive Liver Transplant, More Likely to Die Than Men

This difference is mostly explained by their smaller stature, researchers say

Sep 05, 2024
 A photo of surgeons performing a liver transplant.
Rate of Mortality After ED Discharge for Cirrhosis Doubles That of Heart Failure

Patients who lacked a follow-up visit may be at particularly high risk for death

Aug 28, 2024
 A computer rendering of a transparent body with the liver highlighted in red.
Amino Acids May Protect Kidneys During Surgery; EDTA for Chelation Therapy

Also in TTHealthWatch: suicidality among spouses of people with cancer

Aug 24, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
No Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Bleeding in Surgery for Liver Cancer

No difference from placebo in transfusion rate, blood loss, with higher complication rate

Aug 19, 2024
A photo of a female nurse holding a bag of blood for transfusion.
FDA OKs New Option for Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Seladelpar improved biochemical response, ALP normalization versus placebo in phase III trial

Aug 14, 2024
FDA APPROVED seladelpar (Livdelzi) over a rendering of a transparent body with the gallbladder and bile duct highlighted.
Millions of Americans Use Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanical Products

And liver injuries tied to herbal and dietary supplements are on the rise, data show

Aug 05, 2024
A photo of a spilled bottle of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper supplements
Which Anticoagulant Is Safest for Afib Patients With Cirrhosis?

National cohort study finds up to 47% fewer serious hemorrhagic events with one agent

Jul 08, 2024
A close up photo of bottles of Eliquis tablets.
Aspirin Overuse; Biotypes of Depression and Anxiety

Also in TTHealthWatch: medications and the liver, and managing gestational diabetes

Jun 30, 2024
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
FDA OKs First Point-of-Care Test for Detecting Hep C in At-Risk Adults

Results as quick as 1 hour, enabling a test-and-treat approach

Jun 27, 2024
FDA MARKETING Hepatitis C RNA Test (Xpert HCV test + GeneXpert Xpress System) over a photo of the devices.
Real-World Analysis Identifies Meds Tied to Higher Risk of Liver Injury

Case reports may not be as reliable, researchers say

Jun 25, 2024
A computer rendering of a liver under a red umbrella.
Novel GLP-1/Glucagon Drug Promising for Weight Loss

Phase II data support testing pemvidutide for comorbid obesity and liver conditions

Jun 24, 2024
ADA over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL
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