Hepatology
From the Journals
Treatable Condition Misdiagnosed as Dementia in Almost 13% of Cases
“The potential for overlap between hepatic encephalopathy and dementia has risen and should be considered in the differential diagnosis.”
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Most Potentially Hepatotoxic Meds Revealed: Real-World Data Analysis
Patients initiating a medication with a high rate of severe acute liver injury might require closer monitoring of liver-related laboratory tests...
Commentary
Facial Temperature Can Reveal Age and Disease
Research points to use of facial temperature to determine age, health, diet, and sleep, says physician.
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Sex Hormones Linked to Fatty Liver in Men With T2D
Higher progesterone levels were associated with higher risk, whereas higher follicle-stimulating hormone was associted with lower risk.
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Women with Autoimmune Liver Diseases Still Face Increased CVD Risks
Women with autoimmune hepatitis had a significantly higher cardiovascular risk compared to women without autoimmune hepatitis.
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Intelligent Liver Function Testing Helps Detect, Diagnose Chronic Liver Disease
The iLFT platform uses an automated algorithm that analyzes standard liver function test results.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs Iqirvo, First-in-Class PPAR Treatment for Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Accelerated approval of Iqirvo for PBC was based on data from the phase 3 ELATIVE trial published last year.
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FMT Could Prevent Recurrence of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis
Standard treatment with lactulose and rifaximin often results in a lack of patient response.
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Emerging Evidence Supports Dietary Management of MASLD Through Gut-Liver Axis
Dietary fats were most consistently associated with inflammatory markers, with inflammation being positively associated with saturated fats and...
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New Gel Makes Alcohol 50% Less Toxic, Curbs Organ Damage
In a mouse model study, a gel changed how the gut metabolizes alcohol, leading to less damage and lower intoxication.
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A Single Meatless Meal Can Benefit Patients With Cirrhosis
Protein-heavy meals can increase ammonia, increasing risk for patients with cirrhosis, study finds.