Liver function tests can ID occult disorders in systemic sclerosis

by Elana GotkineLiver function test (LFT) screening can identify occult hepatitis, cholestasis, and cholestatic hepatitis in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), according to a study published onli

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Liver function tests can ID occult disorders in systemic sclerosis

by Elana GotkineLiver function test (LFT) screening can identify occult hepatitis, cholestasis, and cholestatic hepatitis in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), according to a study published onli

Updated on:June 06,2024 6

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

What Is Hepatomegaly?

What Is Hepatomegaly?ByRony Kampalath, MDUpdated on May 04, 2023Medically reviewed bySonal Kumar, MDHepatomegalyis an enlarged liver, which may be caused by a variety of

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What Is Hepatomegaly?

What Is Hepatomegaly?ByRony Kampalath, MDUpdated on May 04, 2023Medically reviewed bySonal Kumar, MDHepatomegalyis an enlarged liver, which may be caused by a variety of

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The role of non-parenchymal cells in liver metabolism and disease

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The role of non-parenchymal cells in liver metabolism and disease

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Enhancing Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Small Cell Lung Cancer Through Combined Radiotherapy and CD47 Blockade: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential

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Enhancing Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Small Cell Lung Cancer Through Combined Radiotherapy and CD47 Blockade: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential

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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

Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older U.S. adults

by Lori SolomonThe prevalence of and mortality from alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) increased among older U.S. adults, according to a study presented at The Liver

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Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older U.S. adults

by Lori SolomonThe prevalence of and mortality from alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) increased among older U.S. adults, according to a study presented at The Liver

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Popular diabetes drug may also reduce the risk of severe liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOzempic and other GLP1 agonists are associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on: June 01,2024 6

Popular diabetes drug may also reduce the risk of severe liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOzempic and other GLP1 agonists are associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Shiitake-derived functional food shows suppression of liver fibrosis progression

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00134.2024Chronic liver damag

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Shiitake-derived functional food shows suppression of liver fibrosis progression

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00134.2024Chronic liver damag

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Unraveling the viral puzzle of why humans are susceptible to hepatitis B virus, but monkeys are not

byTokyo University of ScienceStructural comparison of mNTCP and hNTCP. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53533-6Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leadi

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Unraveling the viral puzzle of why humans are susceptible to hepatitis B virus, but monkeys are not

byTokyo University of ScienceStructural comparison of mNTCP and hNTCP. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53533-6Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leadi

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The Anatomy of the Liver

The Anatomy of the LiverLocation, function, and liver conditionsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on March 14, 2024Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDThe liver is located in the up

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The Anatomy of the Liver

The Anatomy of the LiverLocation, function, and liver conditionsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on March 14, 2024Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDThe liver is located in the up

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Exploring the pathogenesis of autoimmune liver diseases from the heterogeneity of target cells

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Hepatoblasts differentiate into hepatocytes, large and small cholangiocytes. CK8, CK18, and CK19 are expressed in hepatoblasts. CK8 and CK18 are expressed in hepatocytes

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Exploring the pathogenesis of autoimmune liver diseases from the heterogeneity of target cells

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Hepatoblasts differentiate into hepatocytes, large and small cholangiocytes. CK8, CK18, and CK19 are expressed in hepatoblasts. CK8 and CK18 are expressed in hepatocytes

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