July 23, 2025

Ultrasound Combo Detects MASH and Fibrosis

Two ultrasound techniques show strong diagnostic performance for steatohepatitis and fibrosis, supporting a noninvasive alternative to biopsy.

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July 11, 2025

Patients With Sludge Pancreatitis Have Fewer Complications

An international cohort study found that patients with sludge- or microlithiasis-induced acute pancreatitis had significantly fewer long-term complications than those with gallstone-related pancreatitis.

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July 11, 2025

Bariatric Surgeries Reverse Liver Fibrosis

Bariatric surgeries led to greater long-term reductions in liver fat and fibrosis than endoscopic options.

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June 27, 2025

MASLD Linked to Sudden Hearing Loss

New research links a common metabolic liver condition in older adults to elevated risk of sudden hearing loss, highlighting potential implications for screening and prevention.

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April 26, 2024

Lack of Widespread Adoption of Nonstigmatizing Language on Liver Transplant Center Websites

Stigmatizing language on transplant websites may deter patients with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-associated liver disease from seeking necessary medical care.

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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 12, 2024

Gut Bacteria Linked to Insulin Resistance

Study highlights how 'Proteobacteria and bile acids in the gut negatively impact insulin sensitivity,' offering potential therapeutic targets across the microbiome-gut-adipose-liver axis.

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June 05, 2024

Body Roundness Index Predicts Mortality: Key Risks Revealed

A recent study found that extreme Body Roundness Index levels significantly increase the risk of all-cause mortality among US adults, highlighting the importance of this measure in health assessments.

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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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