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Vanderbilt surgical team completes three liver transplants in 12 hours

The Vanderbilt Liver Transplant team recently performed three liver transplants in 12 hours, a remarkable feat that spotlights the capabilities of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, the busiest in the nation.

11 Nov 2026

Experimental drug targets tumor barriers to unlock cancer-killing T cells

Many solid tumors, including many cancers of the pancreas, breast, brain and lung, protect themselves with a dense wall of scar-like tissue.

11 Nov 2026

EU-funded project develops mRNA vaccine targeting liver cancer

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is providing approximately €3.8 million in funding for the international research project ADVANCE, in which Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt is participating. The ADVANCE research team aims to develop an mRNA-based cancer vaccine for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

10 Nov 2026

Video-assisted informed consent shortens face-to-face cancer surgery consultations

For patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery, informed consent (IC) can involve extensive information about surgical methods, complications, risks, benefits, and life after treatment.

10 Nov 2026

A child's sex may change how early sugar intake relates to body fat

A longitudinal study of 130 mother-child pairs found that added sugar intake during pregnancy was more strongly associated with body fat in girls, whereas exposure during infancy was more strongly associated with adiposity in boys at age two. The findings, based largely on a smaller group of 42 children with usable body-composition scans, are preliminary and do not establish a causal relationship.

9 Nov 2026

Liver transplants dramatically extend survival for alcohol-associated liver disease

People with alcohol-associated liver disease who received a liver transplant survived years longer than those who did not, but there are disparities in which patients receive a transplant.

9 Nov 2026

Monthly binge drinking increases advanced liver fibrosis risk in women

Women who consume four or more alcohol drinks on a single occasion once a month or more have increased odds of advanced liver fibrosis, a new study suggests.

9 Nov 2026

Cannabis use increases mortality risk in alcohol-associated hepatitis patients

People with alcohol-associated hepatitis are more likely to die from the disease if they use cannabis. A large multinational study just published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research is the first to identify active substance use, particularly cannabis use, by patients as an independent predictor of death in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis.

9 Nov 2026

Red meat and ultra-processed foods show no clear link to postpartum depression in new study

A prospective cohort study of 264 pregnant Iranian women found no statistically significant association between maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods or red meat and probable postpartum depression assessed four to six weeks after childbirth. However, the relatively small sample size and imprecise estimates mean that potentially meaningful associations cannot be excluded, highlighting the need for larger studies.

8 Nov 2026

Study uncovers new shortcut mechanism behind cancer cell division

Living cells are one of the few materials that can replicate themselves, and this is crucial for tissue development and recovering from injury or illness.

6 Nov 2026

Anti-PEG antibodies drive contrasting liposome skin toxicity across species

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B discusses how anti-polyethylene glycol antibodies affect the movement of stealth liposomes from blood into skin, revealing contrasting distribution and toxicity patterns in mice and rats.

5 Nov 2026

New nanovesicle therapy shows promise for treating alcohol-related liver disease

Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is characterized by hepatocellular injury, oxidative stress, inflammation, and extracellular matrix remodeling, yet effective therapies remain limited.

4 Nov 2026

Genetic variant tied to liver injury from blood pressure drugs

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B discusses the clinical features and genetic associations of rare liver injury caused by antihypertensive medications.

4 Nov 2026

A low-calorie diet and exercise helped 54% of younger adults achieve diabetes remission

In a randomized clinical trial involving 96 adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes and obesity, a 24-week program combining a low-energy diet with supervised exercise achieved diabetes remission in 54% of participants, compared with 4% receiving usual care. The intervention also reduced body fat, largely preserved muscle mass, and improved strength and body-mass-adjusted fitness, although the additional benefits attributable specifically to exercise remain uncertain.

3 Nov 2026

Skin barrier disruption exacerbates chronic dermatological and systemic conditions

Your skin works hard for you every day, quietly shielding you from the outside world while telling a story about what is happening on the inside.

3 Nov 2026

Gene therapy successfully corrects genetic defect in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

In a landmark achievement in the field of genetic medicine, researchers have reported the very first published case in a peer-reviewed journal of a successful clinical treatment of a patient with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (PiZZ) using in vivo gene therapy.

2 Nov 2026

More screen time, less sleep: What researchers observed in children with obesity

A cross-sectional study of 70 children in Spain found that those with obesity reported more daily recreational screen time, shorter sleep duration, and more frequent chronic sleep disturbances than their normal-weight peers. Higher screen-time scores were significantly associated with greater odds of obesity, while the association with sleep disturbances did not reach statistical significance.

2 Nov 2026

Liver News and Research

Vanderbilt surgical team completes three liver transplants in 12 hours

Experimental drug targets tumor barriers to unlock cancer-killing T cells

EU-funded project develops mRNA vaccine targeting liver cancer

Video-assisted informed consent shortens face-to-face cancer surgery consultations

A child's sex may change how early sugar intake relates to body fat

Liver transplants dramatically extend survival for alcohol-associated liver disease

Monthly binge drinking increases advanced liver fibrosis risk in women

Cannabis use increases mortality risk in alcohol-associated hepatitis patients

Red meat and ultra-processed foods show no clear link to postpartum depression in new study

Study uncovers new shortcut mechanism behind cancer cell division

Anti-PEG antibodies drive contrasting liposome skin toxicity across species

New nanovesicle therapy shows promise for treating alcohol-related liver disease

Genetic variant tied to liver injury from blood pressure drugs

A low-calorie diet and exercise helped 54% of younger adults achieve diabetes remission

Skin barrier disruption exacerbates chronic dermatological and systemic conditions

Gene therapy successfully corrects genetic defect in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

More screen time, less sleep: What researchers observed in children with obesity

New hormone receptor strategy offers targeted treatment for lupus

Aspirin fails to prevent recurrence after surgery for colorectal cancer liver metastases

New strategy exploits a hidden genetic vulnerability in multiple cancers

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