Markers of inflammation can predict 180-day mortality in cirrhosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed cirrhosis, markers of inflammation can predict 180-day mortality, but not liver-related admissions, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in&n

Updated on: January 29,2024 16

Markers of inflammation can predict 180-day mortality in cirrhosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with newly diagnosed cirrhosis, markers of inflammation can predict 180-day mortality, but not liver-related admissions, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in&n

Updated on:January 29,2024 16

Impact of onset time, number, type, and sequence of extrahepatic organ failure on prognosis of liver failure

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Graphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JCTH.2023.00379The impact of the characteristics of extrahep

Updated on: March 20,2024 20

Impact of onset time, number, type, and sequence of extrahepatic organ failure on prognosis of liver failure

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Graphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JCTH.2023.00379The impact of the characteristics of extrahep

Updated on:March 20,2024 20

Alcohol abstinence essential even in advanced liver cirrhosis, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.11.033Complete abstinence from alcohol is considered

Updated on: April 15,2024 16

Alcohol abstinence essential even in advanced liver cirrhosis, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.11.033Complete abstinence from alcohol is considered

Updated on:April 15,2024 16

150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week reduces liver fat, study finds

by Zachary Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Hea

Updated on: April 15,2024 16

150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week reduces liver fat, study finds

by Zachary Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Hea

Updated on:April 15,2024 16

Understanding chronic liver disease through mitochondria

by First Hospital of Jilin University(1) Degradation of mitochondria matrix, inner membrane and intermembrane oxidized or misfolded protein by mitochondrial proteases. (2) Ubiquitinated outer mitochon

Updated on: March 20,2024 11

Understanding chronic liver disease through mitochondria

by First Hospital of Jilin University(1) Degradation of mitochondria matrix, inner membrane and intermembrane oxidized or misfolded protein by mitochondrial proteases. (2) Ubiquitinated outer mitochon

Updated on:March 20,2024 11

Oat and rye bran fibres alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and hepatic inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut mi

Updated on: April 02,2024 12

Oat and rye bran fibres alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and hepatic inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut mi

Updated on:April 02,2024 12

Multiple myeloma cured after hepatitis treatment reveals that this cancer can be caused by viruses

JANUARY 19, 2024byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe effect of antiviral treatment in hepatitis C virus- and hepatitis B virus-infected multiple myeloma cohorts. (A) Study design and

Updated on: March 15,2024 7

Multiple myeloma cured after hepatitis treatment reveals that this cancer can be caused by viruses

JANUARY 19, 2024byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreThe effect of antiviral treatment in hepatitis C virus- and hepatitis B virus-infected multiple myeloma cohorts. (A) Study design and

Updated on:March 15,2024 7

Researchers create highly accurate non-invasive test for major liver diseases

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a liquid biopsy test, which uses two circulating proteins, to test for major liver diseases. The test was fou

Updated on: April 03,2024 18

Researchers create highly accurate non-invasive test for major liver diseases

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a liquid biopsy test, which uses two circulating proteins, to test for major liver diseases. The test was fou

Updated on:April 03,2024 18

Smartphones could be used to monitor liver disease patients at home

byUniversity College LondonAssessment of bilirubin levels in patients with cirrhosis via forehead, sclera and lower eyelid smartphone images. Credit:PLOS Digital Health(2023). DOI: 1

Updated on: January 05,2024 14

Smartphones could be used to monitor liver disease patients at home

byUniversity College LondonAssessment of bilirubin levels in patients with cirrhosis via forehead, sclera and lower eyelid smartphone images. Credit:PLOS Digital Health(2023). DOI: 1

Updated on:January 05,2024 14

Exploring how the liver immune system eats up 'bad cholesterol'

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals that immune cells in the liver react to high cholesterol levels and eat up excess cholest

Updated on: March 20,2024 14

Exploring how the liver immune system eats up 'bad cholesterol'

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals that immune cells in the liver react to high cholesterol levels and eat up excess cholest

Updated on:March 20,2024 14

Researchers reveal uncharted liver-focused pathway in gene therapy immune responses

byIndiana University School of MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.11.029Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have unco

Updated on: January 26,2024 12

Researchers reveal uncharted liver-focused pathway in gene therapy immune responses

byIndiana University School of MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Molecular Therapy(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.11.029Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have unco

Updated on:January 26,2024 12

Liver transplant patients with prior drinking problems can do well after transplantation, new study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new USC study shows that liver transplant patients with established alcohol abuse issues prior to transplantation can do as well as,

Updated on: April 02,2024 18

Liver transplant patients with prior drinking problems can do well after transplantation, new study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new USC study shows that liver transplant patients with established alcohol abuse issues prior to transplantation can do as well as,

Updated on:April 02,2024 18