Using social determinants of health to guide liver disease screening

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterCredit:JHEP Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100696Black people face a higher risk of developing severe liver fibrosis, but

Updated on: May 29,2024 8

Using social determinants of health to guide liver disease screening

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterCredit:JHEP Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100696Black people face a higher risk of developing severe liver fibrosis, but

Updated on:May 29,2024 8

New standards to quantify hepatitis B virus reservoirs in liver cells

by Nicola Wittekindt, Deutsches Zentrum für InfektionsforschungThe effect of different DNA extraction methods on cccDNA quantification by qPCR and SB in HBV-infected USG mouse liver tissue. (A) Schema

Updated on: May 29,2024 7

New standards to quantify hepatitis B virus reservoirs in liver cells

by Nicola Wittekindt, Deutsches Zentrum für InfektionsforschungThe effect of different DNA extraction methods on cccDNA quantification by qPCR and SB in HBV-infected USG mouse liver tissue. (A) Schema

Updated on:May 29,2024 7

Maddening itch of liver disease comes from a surprising source

by Duke University School of NursingExcess lipids produced by liver failure signal an itching sensation directly to the skin cells, through a receptor called TRPV4 and a microRNA. Credit: Wolfgan

Updated on: May 29,2024 4

Maddening itch of liver disease comes from a surprising source

by Duke University School of NursingExcess lipids produced by liver failure signal an itching sensation directly to the skin cells, through a receptor called TRPV4 and a microRNA. Credit: Wolfgan

Updated on:May 29,2024 4

Two-organ chip developed to answer fatty liver questions

by Kyoto UniversityThe interaction between the small intestine and the liver of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been reproduced on a small chip. Credit: Mindy Takamiya

Updated on: May 29,2024 6

Two-organ chip developed to answer fatty liver questions

by Kyoto UniversityThe interaction between the small intestine and the liver of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been reproduced on a small chip. Credit: Mindy Takamiya

Updated on:May 29,2024 6

Immune therapies against chronic hepatitis B

by Ehime UniversityTwo main types of immune therapies have been employed to treat chronic hepatitis B during the last 4 decades. However, it seems that HBV-antigen-specific immune therapy may be safe

Updated on: May 29,2024 7

Immune therapies against chronic hepatitis B

by Ehime UniversityTwo main types of immune therapies have been employed to treat chronic hepatitis B during the last 4 decades. However, it seems that HBV-antigen-specific immune therapy may be safe

Updated on:May 29,2024 7

Gut microbiota harnessed as tool to diagnose diseases, promising results for fatty liver diagnosis

by University of JyväskyläThe diversity of the gut microbiota in the low (n = 25) and high (n = 37) liver fat groups. (A) Shannon index, a measure of alpha-diversity indicating species diversity.

Updated on: May 29,2024 4

Gut microbiota harnessed as tool to diagnose diseases, promising results for fatty liver diagnosis

by University of JyväskyläThe diversity of the gut microbiota in the low (n = 25) and high (n = 37) liver fat groups. (A) Shannon index, a measure of alpha-diversity indicating species diversity.

Updated on:May 29,2024 4

Assessing the mechanisms for liver fibrosis

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHepatocyte-mediated activation of HSC, the innate and adaptive immune activation in the metabolic syndrome. Soluble mediators are in red. Credit: Wajahat MehalChro

Updated on: May 28,2024 8

Assessing the mechanisms for liver fibrosis

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHepatocyte-mediated activation of HSC, the innate and adaptive immune activation in the metabolic syndrome. Soluble mediators are in red. Credit: Wajahat MehalChro

Updated on:May 28,2024 8

Universal gut microbiome-derived signature predicts cirrhosis

by University of California - San DiegoIllustration depicts a healthy liver (left) and a liver with cirrhosis. Credit: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesNonalcoholic

Updated on: May 28,2024 7

Universal gut microbiome-derived signature predicts cirrhosis

by University of California - San DiegoIllustration depicts a healthy liver (left) and a liver with cirrhosis. Credit: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesNonalcoholic

Updated on:May 28,2024 7

New molecular subset of pediatric liver cancer identified

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.04.035New research from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas

Updated on: May 27,2024 4

New molecular subset of pediatric liver cancer identified

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.04.035New research from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas

Updated on:May 27,2024 4

Liver cancer and severe liver disease found to be more common if a close relative has fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.08.018Close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Updated on: May 26,2024 8

Liver cancer and severe liver disease found to be more common if a close relative has fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.08.018Close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Updated on:May 26,2024 8

Lack of access to affordable, nutritious food puts those with chronic liver disease at a higher risk of death

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFood insecurity, the limited availability of nutritionally adequate food, is a growing public health concern in the United Sta

Updated on: May 26,2024 6

Lack of access to affordable, nutritious food puts those with chronic liver disease at a higher risk of death

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFood insecurity, the limited availability of nutritionally adequate food, is a growing public health concern in the United Sta

Updated on:May 26,2024 6

Providing clinicians with an AI sidekick to help to identify cirrhosis

by Sarah Dooley,Medical University of South CarolinaFuturistic illustration of a liver, suggesting use of artificial intelligence to improve liver health. Credit: Jihad Obeid, Medical University

Updated on: May 17,2024 6

Providing clinicians with an AI sidekick to help to identify cirrhosis

by Sarah Dooley,Medical University of South CarolinaFuturistic illustration of a liver, suggesting use of artificial intelligence to improve liver health. Credit: Jihad Obeid, Medical University

Updated on:May 17,2024 6