Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver slowly deteriorates and malfunctions due to chronic injury. Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, partially blocking the flow of blood through the liver.

What is Cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a severe form of liver disease wherein normal liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue (fibrous tissue).

What Causes Cirrhosis?

Managing and Treating Cirrhosis

Liver Disease Symptoms

Hepatitis B virus haplotype number is a predictive marker of functional cure during antiviral therapies

Patients with a lower hepatitis B virus haplotype number are more likely to achieve a functional cure with chronic hepatitis B treatment.

4 Dec 2022

Chemical residue from commercial dishwashers causes gut epithelial barrier damage

Residue from rinse agents is left behind on dishes after they are cleaned in professional-grade dishwashers.

1 Dec 2022

MIT researchers develop new technique for genome-wide studies of the liver

The liver’s ability to regenerate itself is legendary. Even if more than 70 percent of the organ is removed, the remaining tissue can regrow an entire new liver.

21 Nov 2022

New AI blood testing technology detects more than 80% of liver cancers

A novel artificial intelligence blood testing technology developed and used by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers to successfully detect lung cancer in a 2021 study has now detected more than 80% of liver cancers in a new study of 724 people.

20 Nov 2022

Study highlights the importance of early screening of first-degree relatives of patients with NAFLD

Approximately one-fourth of the general population worldwide has nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, known as NAFLD, an umbrella term for a range of liver conditions affecting people who drink little to no alcohol. NAFLD can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.

1 Nov 2022

Third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine offers cirrhosis patients strong protection against the virus

Cirrhosis of the liver is associated with decreased responsiveness to many vaccines, including those that protect against COVID-19.

27 Oct 2022

Large genome-wide association study on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Scientists at deCODE genetics in Iceland have discovered rare, protective loss-of-function variants that point to potential drug targets for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

24 Oct 2022

Bioinformatics analysis of monkeypox virus-host cell interactions

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server reported the interaction between monkeypox and human cells. Molecular sequences were screened to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and their associated signal pathway, expression regulation, and metabolic pathways.

18 Oct 2022

Chronic liver disease in COVID-19 patients

A recent study summarizes the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients with chronic liver disease.

10 Oct 2022

Detecting microplastics in human samples

A new study discusses how microplastics exposure to humans can be examined, preventative measures, and future possibilities in microplastics research.

6 Oct 2022

Consumption of highly refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk in some people

Many people commonly consume fiber-enriched foods to promote weight loss and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

26 Sep 2022

Embedded bias: How medical records sow discrimination

David Confer, a bicyclist and an audio technician, told his doctor he "used to be Ph.D. level" during a 2019 appointment in Washington, D.C. Confer, then 50, was speaking figuratively: He was experiencing brain fog — a symptom of his liver problems. But did his doctor take him seriously? Now, after his death, Confer's partner, Cate Cohen, doesn't think so.

26 Sep 2022

UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Using a genetic screening platform developed by a UT Southwestern Nobel Laureate, scientists with the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), providing a potential future target for therapeutic interventions.

9 Sep 2022

Cedars-Sinai investigators create new blood test for early detection of common liver cancer

Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have created a blood test that uses a technology made commonly available during the COVID-19 pandemic to detect the most common form of liver cancer-;at an early enough stage that cure is possible.

30 Aug 2022

Immune therapy may be an alternate therapeutic approach for treating chronic hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is global in nature and induces several incredible liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B (CHB), cirrhosis of the liver (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A total of 882,000 patients died of HBV-related liver diseases in 2019.

25 Aug 2022

Researchers find rebleeding rates and predictors for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is defined as gastrointestinal bleeding from a source that cannot be determined even after upper or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is performed.

19 Aug 2022

The QCOVID4 algorithm developed using data from the Omicron wave identifies those at highest risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

A recent article illustrated the derivation and validation of the QCOVID4 risk determination algorithm for predicting COVID-19 hospitalization and death risk in England.

18 Aug 2022

Cirrhosis

Overview

What Causes Cirrhosis?

Managing and Treating Cirrhosis

Liver Disease Symptoms

Latest Cirrhosis News and Research

Hepatitis B virus haplotype number is a predictive marker of functional cure during antiviral therapies

Chemical residue from commercial dishwashers causes gut epithelial barrier damage

MIT researchers develop new technique for genome-wide studies of the liver

New AI blood testing technology detects more than 80% of liver cancers

Study highlights the importance of early screening of first-degree relatives of patients with NAFLD

Third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine offers cirrhosis patients strong protection against the virus

Large genome-wide association study on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Bioinformatics analysis of monkeypox virus-host cell interactions

Chronic liver disease in COVID-19 patients

Detecting microplastics in human samples

Consumption of highly refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk in some people

Embedded bias: How medical records sow discrimination

UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Cedars-Sinai investigators create new blood test for early detection of common liver cancer

Immune therapy may be an alternate therapeutic approach for treating chronic hepatitis B

Researchers find rebleeding rates and predictors for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

The QCOVID4 algorithm developed using data from the Omicron wave identifies those at highest risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

Elevated acetate levels reprogram gut microbiota during alcohol intake

What is the association between polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and risk of non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma?

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Zebrafish infection models shed light on Shigella infection

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Cirrhosis

Overview

Latest Cirrhosis News and Research

Zebrafish infection models shed light on Shigella infection

Pre-Plated Assay Solutions That Can Help Accelerate Biotech

Embracing Robotic Assistance in Neurorehabilitation

Lab Diagnostics and Automation eBook

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