Liver Disease
Conference Coverage
More than one-third of adults in the US could have NAFLD by 2050
Findings suggest that health care systems should prepare for “large increases” in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and need for liver...
Conference Coverage
Food insecurity increases risk of adolescent MASLD
Findings suggest more work is needed to ensure eligible adolescents can access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Prognostic tool identifies alcohol relapse risk after liver transplant
An S-DAT score could one day serve as a screening tool for patients at risk of alcohol relapse after a liver transplant.
From the AGA Journals
Liver-resident T cells provide early protection against Listeria infection
Study provides additional insight into liver-resident lymphocytes and will aid in targeting tissue-resident lymphocyte populations.
From the AGA Journals
Nano drug delivery could overcome toxicity in HCC to enable safer, more effective therapy
Ongoing advancements in nanotechnology may play a vital role in overcoming challenges associated with treating HCC.
From the AGA Journals
Neutrophils may offer therapeutic target for Wilson’s disease
Also called progressive hepatolenticular degeneration, Wilson’s disease is an inherited nervous system disorder that can occur as a result of...
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MASLD/MASH and Weight Loss
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Gastroenterology Data Trends 2023
From the AGA Journals
AGA CPU focuses on noninvasive tests in patients with NAFLD
Noninvasive tests in GI have the potential to improve the detection of advanced fibrosis.
Pearls from the Pros
Hepatic presentations of celiac disease
Liver biopsy findings may include variable degrees of steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis.