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Novel AI blood test detects liver cancer

Written by | 22 Nov 2022

A novel artificial intelligence blood testing technology developed and used by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers to successfully detect lung cancer in a 2021 study has now… read more.

Cold method for clearer fatty liver observation found

Written by | 25 Sep 2022

Obesity can give rise to a variety of health concerns. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)—a type of fatty liver disease that might progress to cancer—is particularly prevalent among obese people…. read more.

Pediatric liver disease increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Written by | 14 Jun 2022

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the… read more.

Clinical trial reveals new treatment option for COVID-19

Written by | 16 Mar 2022

A clinical trial conducted by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Beaumont Hospital Dublin has indicated an effective treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients…. read more.

Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease

Written by | 6 Mar 2022

Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these women may also be… read more.

Researchers develop optical biopsy system that detects liver cancer

Written by | 20 Jan 2022

New instrument could aid diagnosis by helping surgeons pinpoint the best place for a biopsy. Researchers have developed an optical biopsy system that can distinguish between cancerous and… read more.

MHRA approves Bylvay for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis – Albireo Pharma

Written by | 18 Jan 2022

Albireo Pharma announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorization for Bylvay (odevixibat) for the treatment of all types of progressive… read more.

Study introduces new strategy to treat advanced liver cancer

Written by | 19 Nov 2021

Advanced liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), currently has limited treatment options and poor prognosis • A recent study introduces a new approach to treat advanced HCC by… read more.

Coffee Consumption Is Associated With Lower Liver Stiffness

Written by | 3 Nov 2021

High coffee consumption was associated with a lower risk for increased liver stiffness (a proxy for fibrosis) but not with steatosis, according to researchers at the University of… read more.

Phase III KEYNOTE-394 trial of Keytruda meets primary endpoint in hepatocellular carcinoma – Merck Inc

Written by | 6 Oct 2021

Merck Inc announced that the Phase III KEYNOTE-394 trial investigating Keytruda (pembrolizumab), Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, in Asian patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) previously treated with sorafenib met… read more.

Antibody-targeted immunotoxins could help treat liver fibrosis

Written by | 22 Jul 2021

University of California – San Diego In mouse models of human disease, immunotoxins targeting the protein mesothelin prevent liver cells from producing collagen, a precursor to fibrosis and… read more.

Drug for common liver condition may be an effective treatment for dementia

Written by | 3 Oct 2020

A drug used to treat cirrhosis of the liver may be an effective treatment for a form of Dementia and motorneuron disease, scientists have discovered. The research, led… read more.

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