November 07, 2024

Zinc: Missing Link in HE Management?

Study reveals stark survival contrast: cirrhotic patients with normal zinc levels showed 86% survival rate versus significantly poorer outcomes in zinc-deficient patients (35.56 ± 11.65 mcg/dL, P<.0001), suggesting a potentially modifiable risk factor in hepatic encephalopathy management.

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November 27, 2024

Processed Foods Linked to Active Psoriasis: Study

French researchers in JAMA Dermatology linked high ultraprocessed food consumption to increased rates of psoriasis, emphasizing the need for further investigation.

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March 03, 2025

HCV Screening Uptake in Pregnancy vs General Population

Researchers found that universal hepatitis C screening guidelines increased testing rates in pregnant women, but overall uptake remained low, particularly among nonpregnant women.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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August 14, 2024

U.S. Adults’ Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals

A recent study found that approximately 15.6 million U.S. adults may be using botanicals with known liver toxicity, raising concerns about potential hepatotoxic risks and the lack of regulatory oversight.

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November 01, 2024

Novo's Weight-Loss Drug Improves Liver Fibrosis in Late-Stage Trial

Novo Nordisk's latest trial reveals positive effects of weight-loss drug on liver health, pointing to potential benefits beyond weight management. #LiverHealth #Semaglutide

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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July 25, 2024

Hepatic Encephalopathy May Masquerade as Dementia

Hepatic encephalopathy might be misdiagnosed as dementia or cause worsening of cognitive function in patients with dementia.

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