Diabetes and obesity can cause liver failure—but few people know their risk of developing liver disease

by Madona Azar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrell

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Diabetes and obesity can cause liver failure—but few people know their risk of developing liver disease

by Madona Azar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrell

Updated on:August 06,2024 0

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

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 17, 2022Medically reviewed byIsabel Casimiro, MD, PhDDiabetes&nbs

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Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?

Diabetes and Liver Cancer: What Is the Relationship?ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDPublished on November 17, 2022Medically reviewed byIsabel Casimiro, MD, PhDDiabetes&nbs

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Acute pancreatitis may progress to chronic with sustained heavy alcohol use

by Lori SolomonMany patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and acute pancreatitis (AP) have high lifetime cumulative drinking and heavy daily alcohol use, suggesting disease progression towa

Updated on: June 12,2024 4

Acute pancreatitis may progress to chronic with sustained heavy alcohol use

by Lori SolomonMany patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and acute pancreatitis (AP) have high lifetime cumulative drinking and heavy daily alcohol use, suggesting disease progression towa

Updated on:June 12,2024 4

Alcoholic pancreatitis patients with continued alcohol intake may finally have therapeutic options

by University of MiamiGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2022). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00159.2022Many alcoholic pancreatitis p

Updated on: July 04,2024 8

Alcoholic pancreatitis patients with continued alcohol intake may finally have therapeutic options

by University of MiamiGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2022). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00159.2022Many alcoholic pancreatitis p

Updated on:July 04,2024 8

How protein protects against fatty liver

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMicroscopic images of liver biopsies of three individuals with different degrees of liver fat accumulation. Credit: DIfENon-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Updated on: June 28,2024 3

How protein protects against fatty liver

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDMicroscopic images of liver biopsies of three individuals with different degrees of liver fat accumulation. Credit: DIfENon-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Updated on:June 28,2024 3

When Do Liver Cysts Cause Complications?

When Do Liver Cysts Cause Complications?ByAnna GiorgiPublished on July 06, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDLiver cysts, also called hepatic cysts, are fluid-filled

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When Do Liver Cysts Cause Complications?

When Do Liver Cysts Cause Complications?ByAnna GiorgiPublished on July 06, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDLiver cysts, also called hepatic cysts, are fluid-filled

Updated on:July 01,2024 0

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

Ultrasonography of hepatocellular carcinoma: From diagnosis to prognosis

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prominent contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide. Early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer can significantly improve

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Ultrasonography of hepatocellular carcinoma: From diagnosis to prognosis

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prominent contributor to cancer-related mortality worldwide. Early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer can significantly improve

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Novel pathway could lead to potential treatment for metabolic liver disease

by Hayley Mignacca,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolLyz-IFNγR2−/−mice are rescued from fatty liver progression to MASH. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.103

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Novel pathway could lead to potential treatment for metabolic liver disease

by Hayley Mignacca,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolLyz-IFNγR2−/−mice are rescued from fatty liver progression to MASH. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.103

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When Lung Cancer Spreads to the Liver

When Lung Cancer Spreads to the LiverSymptoms, Treatments, and PrognosisByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on August 11, 2022Medically reviewed byGagandeep Brar, MDLung cancer spread

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When Lung Cancer Spreads to the Liver

When Lung Cancer Spreads to the LiverSymptoms, Treatments, and PrognosisByLynne Eldridge, MDUpdated on August 11, 2022Medically reviewed byGagandeep Brar, MDLung cancer spread

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Cross-disciplinary research makes strides in hepatitis C vaccine development

byUniversity of CopenhagenE1–E2 interaction in the membrane. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07783-5Around 58 million people suffer from chronic inflammation caused by t

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Cross-disciplinary research makes strides in hepatitis C vaccine development

byUniversity of CopenhagenE1–E2 interaction in the membrane. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07783-5Around 58 million people suffer from chronic inflammation caused by t

Updated on:October 04,2024 0