Hepatology
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Living-donor liver transplants linked with substantial survival benefit
The benefit was significant even at Model for End-Stage Liver Disease–Sodium scores as low as 11.
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Pervasive ‘forever chemical’ linked to liver cancer
People can limit exposure by avoiding water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ or filtering it.
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Fewer GI docs, more alcohol-associated liver disease deaths
Alcohol-associated liver disease kills more people in U.S. states with fewer gastroenterologists per capita.
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Gene variants found to protect against liver disease
The finding may point in the direction of new therapies.
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Neighborhood factors contribute to liver cancer disparities in Texas
HCC is the most common type of liver cancer in the United States, and Texas has the highest rate.
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Degree of PPG reduction linked with ascites control after TIPS
The researchers also recommended follow-up at 6 weeks to assess PPG reduction and predict course of disease.
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Ultrasound on par with CT for evaluating sarcopenia in patients with cirrhosis
Ultrasound-based assessment presents a more affordable point-of-care strategy that limits radiation exposure, which enables sequential monitoring...
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Few hepatitis C patients receive timely treatment: CDC
More people need to connect to treatments and disparities of access must be reduced.
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NAFLD linked with increased heart failure risk
The risk appears to increase with greater liver disease severity, especially at higher fibrosis stages.
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HCV reinfection uncommon among people who inject drugs
In a new study, most reinfections occurred within 24 weeks of completing treatment.
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Some GIs receive more industry money than others
A trend in declining payments began just under 2 years after payments became publicly posted, likely playing a role in the reduced payments.