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The liver is one of the largest solid organs of the body. It is located in the upper right part of the abdomen. Most of the organ lies under cover of the rib cage.

Microplastics detected in human blood linked to altered coagulation markers

Findings indicate microplastics in blood are linked to inflammation and coagulation markers, underscoring the need for reduced exposure and further research.

10 Dec 2024

Tea, apples, and chocolate proven to support liver health

A flavonoid-rich diet, including apples, tea, and dark chocolate, significantly lowers the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and improves liver health biomarkers. These findings highlight the potential of dietary flavonoids in combating liver fat accumulation and inflammation.

9 Dec 2024

Two new subtypes of MASH revealed with different risks and outcomes

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly referred to as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), impacts roughly 30% of the global adult population.

9 Dec 2024

Replacing carbohydrates with protein and fat improves cholesterol profiles in type 2 diabetes

Research indicates that a carbohydrate-reduced, high-protein diet improves lipid metabolism and reduces liver fat in type 2 diabetes without weight loss.

5 Dec 2024

Disrupted sleep-wake rhythms linked to liver disease progression

The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles. MASLD (formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is already the most common liver disorder: it affects 30% of adults and between 7% and 14% of children and adolescents, and this prevalence is predicted to rise to more than 55% of adults by 2040.

4 Dec 2024

Scientists uncover coffee's surprising effect on gut microbiota

Scientists reveal that coffee consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with a strong link to the bacterium Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, independent of caffeine.

3 Dec 2024

Disrupted sleep patterns identified in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles.

2 Dec 2024

CMS introduces new payment model to improve kidney transplant outcomes

A new final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week for a mandatory alternative payment model called the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model aimed to improve the number of life-saving kidney transplants for patients whose kidneys have failed.

2 Dec 2024

Capsule sponge test revolutionizes GERD diagnosis, reduces unnecessary endoscopies

Capsule sponge testing, a minimally invasive diagnostic tool, effectively triages gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients, reducing unnecessary endoscopies by 70% and accurately identifying high-risk cases for Barrett’s esophagus and cancer in real-world clinical settings.

1 Dec 2024

Expert explores the expanding applications of GLP1 therapies

Researchers review recent advancements in glucagon-like peptide-1-based therapies.

28 Nov 2024

Innovative tool enhances the accuracy of predicting survival outcomes for liver failure patients

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in liver failure care: the CATCH-LIFE-MELD score (Chinese Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Consortium (CATCH-LIFE)-MELD score).

26 Nov 2024

Mursla Bio's EvoLiver surpasses current standards in liver cancer surveillance, data presented at AASLD Liver Meeting 2024

Mursla Bio, a leader in Extracellular Vesicle (EV) science on a mission to significantly improve cancer outcomes for at-risk patients through the power of dynamic biopsy technology, today announced results of its multi-center clinical study, MEV01, in collaboration with leading academic institutes including University College London, Imperial College London, University Hospital of Santa Maria and the Medical University of Graz.

From Mursla Bio 25 Nov 2024

Mursla Bio announces promising results for EvoLiver test in liver cancer detection

25 Nov 2024

New research links sphingolipids to heart disease and atherosclerosis

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns.

19 Nov 2024

New nasal spray form of bumetanide shows promise for heart failure treatment

A new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the standard oral and intravenous formulations of the medication, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.

19 Nov 2024

How alcohol impacts male health

This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

18 Nov 2024

New MELD model improves liver transplant access for women

Since the adoption of a new model for assessing the severity of liver disease, women are more likely to be added to the waitlist for a liver transplant, more likely to receive a transplant, and less likely to drop off the waitlist - closing the gap between men and women candidates, according to a study scheduled for presentation today at The Liver Meeting held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

18 Nov 2024

AI algorithm accurately detects early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease

Liver disease, which is treatable when discovered early, often goes undetected until late stages, but a new study revealed that an algorithm fueled by artificial intelligence can accurately detect early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) by using electronic health records.

18 Nov 2024

Liver cell aging can trigger multi-organ failure

The aging and failure of cells that occurs when the liver is damaged can spread to other organs, suggests a new study in mice and humans from researchers at UCL, the University of Edinburgh and the CRUK Scotland Institute.

15 Nov 2024

Microbial density in our gut shapes how diseases are linked to gut health

The study in Cell highlights microbial load's role in gut microbiome variation, suggesting it as a confounder in disease research and a key health determinant.

15 Nov 2024