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Hepatology is the branch of medicine that incorporates study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas as well as management of their disorders.

New insights on better diagnosis and treatment of ischemic cholecystitis

Ischemic cholecystitis is a form of gallbladder inflammation that occurs without gallstones or another form of external compression.

28 Dec 2023

AI advances could revolutionize hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. It is a major global health concern with rising rates, particularly in North Africa and East Asia.

28 Dec 2023

Neutrophils: Unraveling their multifaceted roles in inflammatory bowel disease and gut microbiota interactions

Research delves into the complex roles of neutrophils in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), exploring their diverse functions and interactions with the gut microbiota and emphasizing the need for targeted therapies based on these insights.

27 Dec 2023

Understanding the genetic basis of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer

Gastric cancer, a significant global health burden, claims over 7% of cancer-related deaths annually. Although only 1-3% of cases have a genetic basis, understanding these genetic drivers is crucial for developing preventative strategies.

26 Dec 2023

Simple mail trick doubles liver cancer screening rates for high-risk patients

Liver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled when they were mailed a signed order from their specialist, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

22 Dec 2023

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology explores how the maternal microbiome during pregnancy influences the immune systems of the mother, fetus, and neonate, highlighting its impact on long-term health outcomes and the development of pregnancy complications.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals treatment gaps and burden of symptoms among patients with microscopic colitis

It's a hidden cause of diarrhea and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multiple factors work against the diagnosis of microscopic colitis, an inflammatory digestive disease, because the symptom distress compared to patients with other causes of chronic diarrhea remains unknown.

13 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Eating food and absorbing its nutrients is an everyday occurrence, but this normal activity can look different for someone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease.

8 Dec 2023

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Breakthrough decoding of the Y chromosome revolutionizes digestive disease research

A major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new avenues for research into digestive diseases.

23 Nov 2023

Intestinal hormones hold promise for halting liver scarring

Hormone therapy may be associated with menopause and fertility treatment, but now an SDU-led research team reports that certain intestinal hormones seem to have a beneficial effect on the processes behind the formation of scar tissue in the liver (liver fibrosis).

16 Nov 2023

Unlocking the cure for hepatitis B virus: Challenges and opportunities

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a significant public health problem, with over 296 million people chronically infected worldwide.

13 Nov 2023

Researchers improve the system for stratifying mortality risk of variceal bleeding

Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have varicose veins in the esophagus and stomach, and a more than a fifth of them experience bleeding from these varices into the digestive tract.

13 Nov 2023

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Evidence on vegan (VN) diets for pediatric and adolescent individuals.

10 Nov 2023

Common liver disease expected to rise sharply in next 25 years

The most common form of chronic liver disease is expected to steadily rise over the next 25 years, adding significant burden to the medical system as a new model predicts nearly twice as many liver cancers and almost triple the need for liver transplantation by 2050, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

7 Nov 2023

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

Teens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease twice as often as those who have easier access to food, likely because they rely on low-cost, ultra-processed foods, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

7 Nov 2023

Novel and emerging therapies offer new hope for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affect the gastrointestinal tract.

7 Nov 2023

New insights into the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases

Fatty liver diseases (FLD) have become a significant health concern worldwide, affecting millions. The two most common types of FLD are non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic-associated liver disease (ALD). NAFLD is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, while ALD is caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

7 Nov 2023

Researchers announce a new genetic classification system for gastric cancer

Professor Sang Cheul Oh of the Division of Oncology/Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Professor Sang‑Hee Kang of the Department of Surgery, Korea University's Guro Hospital, and Professor Sun Young Yim of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine announced a new genetic classification system for gastric cancer by a multicenter study with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

6 Nov 2023

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New insights on better diagnosis and treatment of ischemic cholecystitis

AI advances could revolutionize hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis

Neutrophils: Unraveling their multifaceted roles in inflammatory bowel disease and gut microbiota interactions

Understanding the genetic basis of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer

Simple mail trick doubles liver cancer screening rates for high-risk patients

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Study reveals treatment gaps and burden of symptoms among patients with microscopic colitis

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Breakthrough decoding of the Y chromosome revolutionizes digestive disease research

Intestinal hormones hold promise for halting liver scarring

Unlocking the cure for hepatitis B virus: Challenges and opportunities

Researchers improve the system for stratifying mortality risk of variceal bleeding

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Common liver disease expected to rise sharply in next 25 years

Study shows link between food insecurity and liver disease in teens

Novel and emerging therapies offer new hope for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

New insights into the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases

Researchers announce a new genetic classification system for gastric cancer

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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