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First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

The first successful in-patient trial of liver dialysis* has been completed by researchers from UCL, the Royal Free Hospital, UCL spin-out Yaqrit and their collaborators.

31 May 2023

Stimulating a bile acid receptor can help protect the vision of premature newborns

It sounds like bile acid in the eye would hurt, but scientists think stimulating one of its receptors can actually help protect the vision of premature newborns.

30 May 2023

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

New research is shedding light on global disparities in mortality rates from late-stage liver disease, also called cirrhosis.

25 May 2023

Comparing clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients with a chohort admitted to ICU for influenza pneumonia

A recent study evaluated clinical differences between critically ill COVID-19 and influenza patients.

19 May 2023

Change in liver clock could affect synchronization of the circadian cycle

Organisms rely on a biological clock known as the 'circadian' clock to regulate their activity according to the time of day.

17 May 2023

Consuming ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers determined the contribution of ultra-processed food intake to the risk of developing NAFLD.

12 May 2023

Heavy alcohol use may be more damaging to the liver for people with metabolic syndrome

Two people regularly have a few alcoholic drinks daily. One develops liver disease. The other doesn't.

11 May 2023

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers at West Virginia University have uncovered critical data showing bariatric surgery as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes.

3 May 2023

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University found out that blocking of receptor gp130 on the surface of liver cells helps to protect this organ from destruction in case of obesity.

27 Apr 2023

Small vesicles released by intestinal bacteria induce immune activation and progression of liver cirrhosis

Researchers from Niigata University and Kyoto Prefectural University have revealed that small vesicles, around 100 nm in size, released by intestinal bacteria induce immune activation and progression of liver cirrhosis, as well as reduction of serum albumin level, subsequently leading to edema and ascites.

19 Apr 2023

Researchers develop new approach for studying HBV in the lab

Hepatitis C and hepatitis B viruses both attack the liver, eventually causing deadly cirrhosis or cancer. But while antivirals can cure 95 percent of HCV infections, its cousin HBV has long eluded effective therapeutics.

13 Apr 2023

Genetically-engineered probiotic could be a new way to reduce alcohol-induced health problems

Excessive alcohol consumption leads to painful hangovers and accompanying headaches, fatigue, and nausea.

11 Apr 2023

Novel amino acid compound treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in non-human primates

A recently developed amino acid compound successfully treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in non-human primates -; bringing scientists one step closer to the first human treatment for the condition that is rapidly increasing around the world, a study suggests.

10 Apr 2023

ChatGPT can help empower patients and improve health literacy for different populations

A new study by Cedars-Sinai investigators describes how ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, may help improve health outcomes for patients with cirrhosis and liver cancer by providing easy-to-understand information about basic knowledge, lifestyle and treatments for these conditions.

7 Apr 2023

Cirrhosis News and Research

Latest Cirrhosis News and Research

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

Stimulating a bile acid receptor can help protect the vision of premature newborns

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

Comparing clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients with a chohort admitted to ICU for influenza pneumonia

Change in liver clock could affect synchronization of the circadian cycle

Consuming ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Heavy alcohol use may be more damaging to the liver for people with metabolic syndrome

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

Small vesicles released by intestinal bacteria induce immune activation and progression of liver cirrhosis

Researchers develop new approach for studying HBV in the lab

Genetically-engineered probiotic could be a new way to reduce alcohol-induced health problems

Novel amino acid compound treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in non-human primates

ChatGPT can help empower patients and improve health literacy for different populations

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

Penn State Health expert debunks six myths about organ donation

FUJIFILM Healthcare Corporation to release ARIETTA™ 750 DeepInsight™ ultrasound system

AI chatbot may help improve health outcomes for patients with cirrhosis and liver cancer

Study shows how many HBeAg-negative patients can achieve permanent immune control of hepatitis B

Researchers discover how a single mechanosensitive protein induces fibrosis

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Cirrhosis News and Research

Latest Cirrhosis News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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