Drinking any amount of alcohol linked to raised risk of 61 diseases in study - full list
While alcohol consumption is already linked to numerous diseases, from cancer to liver cirrhosis, researchers have now found even more evidence of its dangers. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Overweight Years and Risk of NAFLD, Fibrosis and Cirrhosis Overweight Years and Risk of NAFLD, Fibrosis and Cirrhosis
A new study looks at the potential impact of a longer duration of excess body weight on the polygenic risk of NAFLD and significant fibrosis.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Analysis: 40% of Info About Cirrhosis on TikTok Is Incorrect Analysis: 40% of Info About Cirrhosis on TikTok Is Incorrect
Study presented at DDW finds that patient-derived sources are usually trustworthy, but promotional sources are often misleading.MDedge News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Higher Mortality Among Lean Patients With NAFLD Higher Mortality Among Lean Patients With NAFLD
Despite a lower incidence of cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus, and similar incidence of cancer and cardiovascular disease, this study revealed a higher mortality rate among lean patients with NAFLD.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Modified Child-Turcotte-Pugh Score Performs Well in Decompensated Cirrhosis
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 -- A modified Child-Turcotte-Pugh (aCTP) score based on plasma ammonia (Amm) replacing hepatic encephalopathy (HE) improves discrimination and calibration of transplant-free survival in patients with decompensated cirrhosis,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Japanese diet could help fatty liver disease - 3 foods shown to control liver fibrosis
Following a Japanese-style could help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease slow its progression - if the condition develops into cirrhosis, scarring , it can lead to liver failure and life-threatening complications. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ChatGPT Provides Some Helpful Responses for Liver Diseases
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- ChatGPT provides easy-to-understand information about basic knowledge, lifestyle, and treatments for cirrhosis and liver cancer, according to a study published online March 21 in Clinical and Molecular Hepatology. Yee Hui... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Approves First Pill for the Microbiome
Probiotics have long been star ingredients in dairy foods, drinks, and supplements, promising to generate a better bacterial balance to our guts. On Apr. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a step toward formalizing the idea of adjusting gut-bacteria populations when it approved the first oral drug designed to treat the microbiome. Called SER-109, the pill is a cocktail of bacteria that can prevent recurring infections of C. difficile bacteria in people who have had previous episodes, and help them maintain healthy levels of gut bacteria. Keeping beneficial bacteria in proper balance could be an important ...
Source: TIME: Health - April 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Three signs on your hands that could indicate advanced fatty liver disease
These problems could indicate cirrhosis, the most advanced stage of fatty liver disease, which can result in liver failure and even death. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Light-to-moderate Alcohol Consumption and Progressive NAFLD Light-to-moderate Alcohol Consumption and Progressive NAFLD
This systemic review aimed to determine the impact of light-to-moderate alcohol use on the progression of NAFLD to NASH, fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Roche ’s Tecentriq plus Avastin reduced the risk of cancer returning in people with certain types of adjuvant liver cancer in a Phase III study
Discussions with health authorities are ongoing and follow-up will continue for the final RFS data and more mature OS data at the next planned analysis.The IMbrave050 study is part of Roche ’s overall commitment to drive fundamental treatment change and improve outcomes for people living with liver cancer. Tecentriq plus Avastin was the first treatment in over a decade to significantly improve OS over the existing standard of care, based on data from the IMbrave150 study.3 The Tecentriq combination quickly became a standard of care in unresectable HCC and is clearly defined as a preferred front-line treatment in multiple...
Source: Roche Media News - April 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Roche ’s Tecentriq plus Avastin reduced the risk of cancer returning in people with certain types of adjuvant liver cancer in a Phase III study
Discussions with health authorities are ongoing and follow-up will continue for the final RFS data and more mature OS data at the next planned analysis.The IMbrave050 study is part of Roche ’s overall commitment to drive fundamental treatment change and improve outcomes for people living with liver cancer. Tecentriq plus Avastin was the first treatment in over a decade to significantly improve OS over the existing standard of care, based on data from the IMbrave150 study.3 The Tecentriq combination quickly became a standard of care in unresectable HCC and is clearly defined as a preferred front-line treatment in multiple...
Source: Roche Investor Update - April 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Can ChatGPT Help Adults Manage Their Liver Disease?
ChatGPT delivered correct responses to commonly asked patient questions on cirrhosis and liver cancer, including how it is diagnosed and treated, and lifestyle and prevention strategies that may be useful. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Harnessing ChatGPT to Improve Liver Disease Outcomes Harnessing ChatGPT to Improve Liver Disease Outcomes
ChatGPT may be a useful adjunctive informational tool for patients with cirrhosis or liver cancer and their clinicians by generating easy-to-understand information about the disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines)
Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines - April 13, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Ursodeoxycholic Acid Cuts SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Severity
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 -- Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is associated with a reduction in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and COVID-19 severity in patients with cirrhosis, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 10, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news