<ѻý>Efruxifermin Led to NASH Resolution, Fibrosis Improvement in Mid-Stage Trialѻý> Both 50- and 28-mg doses improved fibrosis vs placebo, without worsening of NASH Nov 10, 2022
<ѻý>Maralixibat Takes Out the Itch of Rare Liver Diseaseѻý> Ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor could become second drug for PFIC Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Odevixibat Shows 'Encouraging Results' for Kids With Alagille Syndromeѻý> Significant improvements in itching, bile acid levels for rare, life-threatening liver disorder Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Acamprosate Appears Safe for People With AUD and Liver Diseaseѻý> Phase II data suggest drug is well-tolerated and can reduce cravings in this group of patients Nov 09, 2022
<ѻý>Tenofovir, Vaccine Combo Eliminates Mom-to-Child HBV Transmissionѻý> 100% success rate even without the use of hepatitis B immunoglobulin Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>BP Control Beneficial for Liver Transplant Recipientsѻý> Patients who kept their blood pressure under 140/90 mm Hg had better kidney function at 1 year Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Earlier Terlipressin May Be Better for HRS-AKI in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failureѻý> More acute kidney injury reversals at 7 days and lower mortality with initiation at 12 hours Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Low Carb Diet Boosts Weight Loss for Liver Transplant Recipients With Obesityѻý> LCD also positively impacted patients' metabophenotype Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Pandemic's Impact on Liver Disease in the Spotlight at Liver Meetingѻý> A roundup of news from the AASLD annual meeting Nov 04, 2022
<ѻý>Is Weight Protective for NAFLD Patients Undergoing Transplant?ѻý> UNOS data showed differences in waitlist removal, all-cause mortality based on obesity status Nov 18, 2021
<ѻý>Hepatology Not Immune to Workplace Discriminationѻý> Women, racial/ethnic minorities most likely to experience discriminatory behavior Nov 17, 2021
<ѻý>Need for Liver Transplants Rising Sharply in Seniorsѻý> Post-transplant mortality still higher versus younger patients, but improving over time Nov 17, 2021
<ѻý>'Concerning' Opioid Prescribing in Patients With Cirrhosisѻý> PCPs more than twice as likely as gastroenterologists to prescribe opioids Nov 16, 2021
<ѻý>How Do Patients With Cirrhosis Respond to the COVID Vaccine?ѻý> Italian researchers examine data in this understudied subset of patients Nov 16, 2021
<ѻý>Blood-Based Biomarkers Prove Mettle in Liver Disease Diagnosisѻý> Data part of initiative to qualify biomarkers to help diagnose fibrosis or NASH Nov 15, 2021
<ѻý>FMT Benefits Last a Few Years in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis Patientsѻý> More research needed to determine impact on clinical outcomes versus standard of care Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>Simvastatin-Treated Liver Donors May Aid Transplant Patient Outcomesѻý> Improved graft survival versus placebo in small randomized trial Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>Iron Load in NAFLD Tied to Higher Liver Cancer Riskѻý> Clinical surveillance of serum iron levels may be worth monitoring, researcher says Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>How Did the COVID Pandemic Affect Liver Transplant Outcomes?ѻý> There was an impact on patient survival rates, but researcher acknowledges several confounders Nov 13, 2021
<ѻý>NASH Patients Are Entitled to a 'Bill of Rights'ѻý> Advocacy group encourages a "partnership" between clinicians and patients Nov 12, 2021
<ѻý>Fewer Hepatitis C Patients Seeking Treatment of Lateѻý> Accelerated declines in 2020 only the latest in a downward trajectory Nov 12, 2021
<ѻý>COVID-19 and MIS-C: Two Diseases, One Virus in Kidsѻý> Both clinical profiles and even outcomes varied, researcher says Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>Chronic Liver Conditions Raise Risk of Death in COVID-19 Patientsѻý> Alcohol appears to play major role, researcher says Nov 16, 2020
<ѻý>How South Korea Avoided a COVID-19 Lockdownѻý> Test, trace, treat and transparency key to controlling outbreak, expert reports Nov 15, 2020
<ѻý>Trial Finds Semaglutide Resolves NASH in Many Obese Adultsѻý> But "unexpected" lack of improvement in fibrosis stage vs placebo Nov 13, 2020
<ѻý>Reassuring New Data for Pregnant Women With Cirrhosisѻý> Risk of liver complications may be much lower than previously reported Nov 11, 2019
<ѻý>Kratom-Linked Hepatotoxicity on the Rise in the U.S.ѻý> Clinicians should be aware that the herbal supplement can cause liver injury, researcher says Nov 10, 2019
<ѻý>HCV Combo Pill a Winner in Untreated Cirrhotic Patientsѻý> High SVR12 rate suggests 8-week treatment could be used for this population Nov 14, 2018
<ѻý>Minorities Sicker than Whites at Liver Transplant Referralѻý> Blacks had highest MELD scores at waitlist registration among racial-ethnic groups Nov 13, 2018
<ѻý>Novel Thyroid Beta Receptor Agonist Cut LDL-C in NAFLD Patientsѻý> Small phase II study also found reductions in liver fat vs placebo Nov 13, 2018
<ѻý>Regular Aspirin Use Tied to Reduction in HCC Riskѻý> Significant benefit apparent after ≥5 years of use at average dose of at least 1.5 tablets/week Nov 13, 2018
<ѻý>Do Patients with Chronic Liver Disease Face Higher DILI Risk?ѻý> Research suggests a link of which drug developers should be aware, expert says Nov 12, 2018
<ѻý>Hepatitis C Treatment Works Well for Young Kidsѻý> Nearly all children treated with sofosbuvir/ledipasvir achieved sustained response Nov 12, 2018
<ѻý>Pregnant Women at Risk for HCV Benefit from Universal Screenѻý> Test deemed more efficient, cost-effective diagnostic approach versus risk-based screening Nov 11, 2018
<ѻý>'De-Fatting' Tx May Give Discarded Livers New Lifeѻý> Ex vivo perfusion system plus therapy reduced fat in steatotic livers Nov 11, 2018
<ѻý>AASLD Poster Roundup: Gender, Insurance, Weight and Waitlistsѻý> Selections from poster sessions at the annual Liver Meeting Nov 10, 2018
<ѻý>Liver Meeting to Focus on Practice Matters Along with Scienceѻý> Topics range from 'day in the life' of a hepatology consultant to novel NASH therapies Nov 08, 2018
<ѻý>Unlabeled Ingredients in 'Herbal' Supplements Seen Causing Liver Injuryѻý> Common culprits: body-building, weight-loss products Oct 24, 2017
<ѻý>Experts Raise Red Flag over Fatty Liver Diseaseѻý> Paints gloomy picture for population health, economy Oct 24, 2017
<ѻý>PBC Drug Promising in New Settingѻý> Lowers levels of enzyme in primary sclerosing cholangitis Oct 24, 2017