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12-30-2020	ALBI likely bests MELD-Na for outcomes prediction across a wide range of surgeries
12-21-2020	Polygenic score pinpoints people most at risk of cirrhosis
12-15-2020	USPSTF reaffirms advice on HBV screening in high-risk individuals
11-20-2020	Even mild NAFLD associated with higher mortality
11-19-2020	NAFLD prevalence rising among children but many undiagnosed
11-17-2020	Metabolic disease linked to instability of the gut microbiome
11-17-2020	Burden of cirrhosis increasing in women
11-16-2020	No survival differences with open or laparoscopic surgery for liver metastases
11-16-2020	CORRECTED-Semaglutide effective against nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in phase-2 trial
11-13-2020	Semaglutide effective against nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in phase-2 trial
11-12-2020	Risk factors can help spot people who need hep D screening
11-04-2020	Bezafibrate improves itch in patients with cholestatic diseases
10-28-2020	Combination checkpoint and VEGF inhibitors now first-line treatment for advanced liver cancer
10-28-2020	Sarcopenia does not worsen survival after shunting for refractory ascites
10-12-2020	Hep B liver cancer risk comparable with tenofovir, entecavir
10-07-2020	NAFLD closely tied to diabetes risk
10-05-2020	Newer antidiabetic drugs linked to improved liver enzymes, steatosis
09-28-2020	High-dose digestive enzymes prevent NAFLD after pancreaticoduodenectomy
09-21-2020	Liquid biopsy might help detect, manage liver cancer in the future
09-03-2020	Fluorescent cholangiography could prevent bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
08-25-2020	Serum hep B virus RNA levels useful when deciding when to stop treatment
08-21-2020	Blood test can spot patients with NASH at risk for progressive liver disease
08-20-2020	Donor-derived HIV superinfection rare following transplant
08-19-2020	Liver disease common after Fontan procedure
08-06-2020	Antiviral combo shows early promise against HCV in pregnancy
08-05-2020	Nivolumab-ipilimumab combo appear helpful in biliary-tract cancers
08-05-2020	REFILE-Nivolumab-ipilimumab combo appear helpful in biliary-tract cancers
07-28-2020	Liver injury linked with worse COVID-19 outcomes
07-14-2020	Tool helps predict bile duct cancer recurrence after resection
07-13-2020	HIV infection may impact sensitivity of rapid diagnostic tests for HCV
07-08-2020	Guidance on managing liver dysfunction during COVID-19 pandemic
07-07-2020	Interventions could reduce racial disparity in neonatal kernicterus
07-07-2020	Hepatotoxicity tied to remdesivir COVID-19 treatment
07-06-2020	Older hep C patients may remain at risk for HCC even after viral clearance
07-03-2020	Thyroid function tied to mortality in NAFLD
07-02-2020	Liver fibrosis tied to ventilator need in COVID-19
07-01-2020	Mild liver enzyme increases seen in COVID-19 patients in China
07-01-2020	Liver complications common with COVID-19
06-24-2020	Adjuvanted viral-vectored vaccine promising against hepatitis C in early trial
06-17-2020	Many discarded livers could be safely transplanted
06-09-2020	Scientists make human mini-liver from induced pluripotent stem cells
05-28-2020	MELD score disadvantages women on the liver transplant waiting list
05-27-2020	Liraglutide interferes with beta-blockade for variceal bleeding prevention
05-26-2020	Patients with IBD may see health improvements with Mediterranean diet
05-22-2020	More severe COVID-19 in patients with liver fibrosis
05-15-2020	Pre-existing liver disease tied to higher COVID-19 risks
05-14-2020	Worse COVID-19 outcomes with liver injury at presentation
05-11-2020	'Striking' drop in organ transplants seen with COVID-19 pandemic
05-07-2020	Toxin-associated fatty liver disease common in 9/11 first responders
04-30-2020	Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption tied to increased type 2 diabetes risk with NAFLD
04-23-2020	Abnormal liver test results common in COVID-19
04-21-2020	Liver function tests often elevated in COVID-19
04-16-2020	'Minor' iatrogenic bile duct injuries can have major consequences
04-15-2020	Hepatitis C cases rising in young adults
04-14-2020	Preemptive therapy best for preventing CMV after liver transplant
04-11-2020	REFILE-Obese patients with NAFLD may have lower cirrhosis risk after bariatric surgery
04-10-2020	Obese patients with NAFLD may have lower cirrhosis risk after bariatric surgery
03-24-2020	Intensive program prevents COVID-19 in patients with decompensated cirrhosis
03-24-2020	Two-step screening strategy for biliary atresia in newborns shows promise
03-19-2020	Adjuvant radioimmunotherapy may boost survival after liver-cancer surgery
03-19-2020	Resection of liver metastases tied to longer survival in breast cancer patients
03-11-2020	Low-dose aspirin cuts risk of hepatoma, liver-related death in hepatitis patients
03-11-2020	Liver injury common with COVID-19
03-09-2020	Liver antioxidant response impaired in obesity-associated insulin resistance
03-02-2020	USPSTF recommends testing all U.S. adults aged 18 to 79 for hep C
02-27-2020	Heart failure risk with NAFLD may be explained by obesity
02-21-2020	Study shows sharp increases in U.S. alcohol deaths, especially among women
02-18-2020	New score identifies patients at risk for progressive nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
02-12-2020	Injected heroin use still high in U.S., may explain HCV infection rate
02-11-2020	Radiology subpecialties differ in advice on incidental liver lesions
02-07-2020	Many patients with NAFLD should be screened for liver cancer, experts say
01-29-2020	NAFLD common among young adults in UK
01-17-2020	Lower hepatoma risk with earlier ALT normalization during HBV treatment
01-09-2020	'Excellent' long-term outcomes for recent pediatric liver-transplant recipients
01-07-2020	Clopidogrel appropriate for PCI in liver transplant candidates
12-18-2019	Hepatitis D virus coinfection boosts HBV healthcare costs
12-13-2019	Obeticholic acid reduces fibrosis in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
12-06-2019	No survival difference between re-resection, percutaneous RFA in recurrent HCC
09-30-2019	Number of hep B booster doses needed to restore seropositivity depends on antibody titers
09-24-2019	Guideline recommends direct-acting antivirals for HCV in people with kidney disease
09-16-2019	Supercooling might extend preservation time of human livers for transplant
09-12-2019	Alcohol taxes not close to covering cost of drinking harms in the U.S.
07-04-2019	DOACs better choice for Asian patients with AF and liver disease
07-03-2019	Epigenetic events can promote liver regeneration in mice
07-01-2019	Weight loss support helps people with fatty liver disease
06-27-2019	Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines
06-26-2019	Vets with PTSD at increased risk of death from suicide, accidents
06-19-2019	Liver donation for transplant misunderstood, underutilized
06-17-2019	VBI hepatitis B vaccine meets main goals in late-stage trial
06-11-2019	Levels of liver fat biomarker tied to metabolic benefits of exercise
06-11-2019	Early TIPS improves outcomes in cirrhosis with variceal bleeding
06-10-2019	'Liquid biopsy' for pediatric fatty liver disease on the horizon
06-05-2019	Laparoscopic on par with open surgery for colorectal-cancer liver metastases
06-03-2019	Vedolizumab likely unhelpful for extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD
05-28-2019	New therapy improves survival in hepatoma with portal-vein invasion
05-27-2019	Cirrhosis, cancer risks higher with NAFLD- especially in diabetics
05-20-2019	Rare pregnancy complication linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
05-17-2019	Sunday is 'Hepatitis Testing Day'
05-13-2019	Reanalysis of tenofovir study changes some findings
05-07-2019	Worse outcomes for patients not achieving sustained viral remission after HCV treatment
04-25-2019	Gilead's NASH drug fails to meet late-stage study goal
04-12-2019	Novo Nordisk and Gilead team up to test fatty liver disease treatment
04-11-2019	Clusters of autoimmune liver disease suggest environmental trigger
04-08-2019	US liver cancer deaths more common with less education
04-04-2019	Fecal microbiome signature detects cirrhosis in nonalcoholic fatty-liver disease
04-03-2019	More heart, lung transplants possible with therapy to clear Hep C from donor organs
04-01-2019	WHO criteria for chronic hep B miss patients in Ethiopia needing treatment
03-28-2019	Aspirin use tied to reduced liver-cancer risk in chronic hepatitis B
03-26-2019	Closer adherence to guidelines would help prevent kernicterus
03-20-2019	Liquid biopsy spots early liver cancer in patients with HBV infection
03-04-2019	REFILE-Stopping oral antiviral therapy in chronic hep B possible for some people
03-01-2019	Model finds bariatric surgery cost-effective in NASH
02-28-2019	Stopping oral antiviral therapy in chronic hep B possible for some people
02-21-2019	Whole grains might help protect against liver cancer
02-18-2019	DAA use tied to fewer liver cancers, lower mortality in patients with HCV
02-12-2019	Heavier red meat consumption tied to higher NAFLD risk
02-12-2019	Gilead misses key goal in NASH liver disease trial, shares sink
02-04-2019	Adult vaccine recommendations change for flu, hepatitis A and B
01-28-2019	Fibrosis markers tied to mortality after liver cancer surgery
01-25-2019	Newly-diagnosed cancer patients may benefit from hepatitis screening
01-24-2019	New index predicts liver-transplant survival in patients with high MELD scores
01-23-2019	Long-term liver transplant survival worse with alcoholic liver disease
01-22-2019	NAFLD in adolescent boys improves with low sugar diet
01-08-2019	Task force reaffirms advice on HBV screening in pregnant women
01-07-2019	Merck loses bid to revive $200 mln Gilead verdict at U.S. high court
01-02-2019	Liver nurses help spot liver disease in primary care
01-02-2019	Pegbelfermin improves non-alcoholic fatty livers in mid-stage trial
12-31-2018	Hep C infection may be on the rise among men using PrEP
12-27-2018	Hepatitis C treatment linked to reduced CVD risk
12-26-2018	Prevalence of HCV infection varies widely across U.S.
12-19-2018	Cirrhosis a 'silent epidemic' in young adults, women
12-12-2018	Longer breastfeeding tied to lower risk of NAFLD
11-27-2018	Roche buys U.S. biotech Jecure in race for liver disease drugs
11-26-2018	REFILE-Alcohol consumption cutoffs do not identify gastric bypass patients with alcohol problems
11-26-2018	Alcohol consumption cutoffs do not identify gastric bypass patients with alcohol problems
11-23-2018	In half of hepatitis C patients, DAA treatment can shortened to 6 weeks
11-13-2018	Screening, brief behavioral counseling can reduce unhealthy alcohol use
10-30-2018	Routine monitoring unneeded for most patients on oral dermatophyte therapy
10-29-2018	Novartis, Pfizer join forces on potentially lucrative fatty liver disease
10-26-2018	HCV core antigen cost-saving alternative for diagnosing hepatitis C
10-10-2018	"Compelling" evidence of link between aspirin use, lower hepatoma risk
10-04-2018	Lower liver-cancer risk seen with tenofovir treatment of chronic hepatitis B
09-28-2018	Chronic allograft injury common among pediatric liver-transplant recipients
09-27-2018	Alnylam's gene-silencing drug shows efficacy in late-stage trial
09-24-2018	Gilead to launch generic versions of its hepatitis drugs
09-24-2018	Neonatal phototherapy tied to small increased risk of seizures in boys
09-24-2018	Liquid biopsy shows promise for monitoring, detecting liver disease
09-20-2018	Primary liver transplant may best drainage in infants with biliary atresia
09-19-2018	REFILE-Time to revisit the PELD score for donor liver allocation, researchers say
09-18-2018	Viking shares surge after fatty liver drug trial
09-17-2018	Time to revisit the PELD score for donor liver allocation, researchers say
09-17-2018	Filtered sunlight shows promise for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
09-04-2018	Severe NAFLD boosts liver cancer risk
09-04-2018	Nalbuphine may be option for opioid-induced urine retention
09-03-2018	More with acute alcoholic hepatitis receiving liver transplants
08-28-2018	Liver-fibrosis regression seen after hepatitis C cure
08-23-2018	Oklahoma Medicaid tests new tactic to curb U.S. drug costs
08-22-2018	Life expectancy declines seen in U.S. and other high-income countries
08-21-2018	Age no limit for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma resection
08-13-2018	Hep C 'cure' doesn't eliminate liver cancer recurrence
08-09-2018	Gut-microbiome biomarkers identify early hepatocellular carcinoma
08-08-2018	Preop antivirals may curb early recurrence of HBV-related HCC
08-08-2018	Even light drinking may make fatty liver disease worse
08-07-2018	Hepatitis C-infected kidneys safely transplanted into uninfected recipients
08-02-2018	Direct antiviral therapy of hep C may not boost hepatocellular-carcinoma risk
07-18-2018	Alcohol-related liver failure deaths rising among U.S. young adults
07-12-2018	Weekly ciprofloxacin noninferior to daily norfloxacin for preventing bacterial peritonitis
07-10-2018	HCV-positive kidneys cost-effective for HCV-positive recipients
07-06-2018	Social support may unduly influence transplant candidacy
07-03-2018	CARTO effective for refractory hepatic encephalopathy
06-26-2018	REFILE-Long-term HIV viral suppression tied to lower cancer risk
06-15-2018	Insurers increasingly deny coverage for all-oral hepatitis C regimens
06-12-2018	Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir-voxilaprevir effective in previously treated chronic hep C
06-12-2018	Israeli company Galmed gets positive trial results for liver drug
06-11-2018	Long-term HIV viral suppression tied to lower cancer risk
06-06-2018	Bezafibrate normalizes indicators of biliary cholangitis in some patients
06-06-2018	ERCP during lap chole tied to best outcomes for choledocholithiasis
06-05-2018	Chinese herb prolongs recurrence-free survival after curative resection of HCC
06-04-2018	Pre-op avatrombopag curbs platelet need in patients with liver disease
06-01-2018	Hemostatic powder can help stanch acute variceal bleeding
05-30-2018	Abstinence interval before liver transplant shorter now for some alcoholic patients
05-24-2018	BRAF mutations tied to post-surgery prognosis in colorectal liver cancer
05-21-2018	Dova Pharma's thrombocytopenia drug gets FDA approval
05-18-2018	Extrahepatic manifestations of chronic hep C improve with sustained virological response
05-18-2018	Richter's Esmya drug may have contributed to liver damage cases-EMA
05-16-2018	Fatal overdoses in U.S. increasing pool of transplantable organs
05-16-2018	Course of nonalcoholic fatty liver worse in black youth
05-02-2018	Seatbelts may protect against severe liver injury
05-02-2018	Rates of HCV screening low among children exposed in pregnancy
04-27-2018	Dietary improvements may prevent NAFLD
04-26-2018	Radiation segmentectomy a potential curative therapy for liver cancer
04-24-2018	Drinking alcohol may boost oral bacteria tied to disease
04-18-2018	Normothermic machine perfusion preserves organs for transplantation
04-18-2018	How healthy is too healthy? EU warns about green tea supplements
04-17-2018	Quick portable test could widen reach of HCV diagnosis
04-17-2018	Eplerenone improves some metabolic indices in HIV
04-16-2018	Organs from overdose-death donors a viable option for transplant
04-13-2018	REFILE-Acetaminophen overuse spikes during cold and flu season
04-12-2018	'Well done' red meat linked to liver disease, insulin resistance
04-11-2018	Liver-transplant donors have few complications, good outcomes
04-02-2018	Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir treats hepatitis C in HIV-coinfected individuals
03-29-2018	Acetaminophen overuse spikes during cold and flu season
03-28-2018	Resection bests chemoembolization in selected liver cancer patients
03-26-2018	Age-alcoholism interactions may harm the brain's frontal cortex
03-26-2018	Chemoembolization plus radiotherapy improve liver cancer survival
03-07-2018	Tenofovir fails to add extra hepatitis B protection for vaccinated newborns
03-05-2018	Antivirals may prevent chronic HCV in recipients of infected donor kidneys
03-01-2018	African-Americans less likely to respond to direct-acting antivirals for hep-C
02-26-2018	Subthreshold newborn phototherapy limits readmissions for that treatment
02-22-2018	Young men's drinking tied to later liver disease risk
02-08-2018	Special Report: U.S. body brokers supply world with torsos, limbs and heads
02-08-2018	People on liver transplant waitlist may be no worse off if they have used marijuana
02-07-2018	U.S. FDA approves Gilead's Biktarvy triple HIV drug
02-07-2018	CORRECTED-Living-donor liver transplantation has long-term advantages in children
02-07-2018	Living-donor liver transplantation may benefit children
02-06-2018	Key changes highlighted in adult, pediatric immunizations
01-31-2018	Primary gastrinomas in the liver uncommon, but warrant aggressive resection
01-31-2018	Global cancer survival rates improve, but wide gaps remain
01-23-2018	Patient reminders, recall interventions improve immunization rates
01-22-2018	'Misperceptions' keep some from agreeing to donate organs after death
01-12-2018	Microbiome targeting with nicotinic acid may improve insulin sensitivity in obesity
01-11-2018	TPIAT benefits some patients with chronic pancreatitis
01-05-2018	Children with liver transplants often don't stick to their meds
12-29-2017	New scoring model may predict liver graft failure after transplant
12-29-2017	Special Report-In a hospital ward in Yemen, the collapse of a nation
12-28-2017	Adjunctive rifampin not beneficial for Staph aureus bacteremia
12-27-2017	Non-invasive tests for NAFLD are unreliable in South Asians
12-27-2017	Hepatitis B vaccination rates subpar in patients with HIV
12-22-2017	Opioid crisis trims U.S. life expectancy, boosts hepatitis C - CDC
12-19-2017	Patient-specific guidance for opioid use after inpatient general surgery
12-19-2017	Decellularized human placenta useful for liver tissue engineering
12-15-2017	SPECIAL REPORT-At a hotel near you: Cadavers in the banquet room
11-30-2017	New score may have prognostic value in severe alcoholic hepatitis
11-30-2017	CORRECTED-Nanotech, gene editing used to edit cholesterol gene-US study
11-29-2017	Bodybuilding products sold online may be mislabeled or unsafe
11-29-2017	Cancer patients near end of life have disrupted sleep-wake cycles
11-28-2017	WHO fears deadly diphtheria outbreak among Rohingya refugees
11-24-2017	Drug resistance-associated substitutions identified in HCV genes
11-23-2017	Fatty liver linked to a shrinking brain
11-23-2017	FDA scientists provide rationale behind Vosevi indications
11-23-2017	New guidelines support use of laparoscopic liver surgery
11-23-2017	Three coffees a day linked to more health than harm - study
11-22-2017	Liver resection feasible, effective for less common metastases
11-21-2017	UK experts offer guidance on use of liver blood tests
11-21-2017	Under pressure in diabetes, Novo Nordisk steps up focus on obesity drugs
11-20-2017	Experts identify best practices for HBV screening, vaccination
11-20-2017	Elevated liver cancer, death rates with immune-tolerant-phase chronic HBV
11-15-2017	Lab screening of kids entering foster care may have low yield
11-15-2017	Atrial fibrillation has four distinct clinical phenotypes
11-14-2017	FDA warns against using kratom for opioid addiction
11-14-2017	Fecal-microbiota transplant shows promise for moderate-to-severe IBS
11-10-2017	Psoriasis tied to higher risk of serious liver disease
11-10-2017	Hormone treatment for transgender youth appears safe
11-10-2017	Radiotherapy no better than sorafenib for inoperable liver cancer
11-07-2017	Cutting back on alcohol can prevent cancers: experts
11-03-2017	Primary care program cost-effectively reaches underserved with HCV infection
10-31-2017	MSF charity secures generic hepatitis C drugs for $1.40 a day
10-31-2017	SPECIAL REPORT-In warehouse of horrors, body broker stacked human heads
10-31-2017	U.S. drug pricing watchdog gets funding to expand efforts
10-26-2017	Some GI disorders get disproportionate share of U.S. research funding
10-26-2017	Salivary Klebsiella species can inflame the gut
10-24-2017	Herbal and dietary supplements often mislabeled
10-24-2017	SPECIAL REPORT-In the market for human bodies, almost anyone can sell the dead
10-23-2017	Direct-acting antivirals cut risk of liver cancer
10-17-2017	Fatty liver disease fastest-growing reason for transplants in young U.S. adults
10-12-2017	"Compelling need" for HIV prevention in people over 50
10-05-2017	Do direct-acting antivirals curb the long-term effects of chronic HCV infection?
10-02-2017	Safety of primary anastomosis for severe diverticular peritonitis confirmed
09-28-2017	Quantitative imaging predicts microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma
09-28-2017	Androgen receptor plays a role in Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes
09-28-2017	Early remission rare with standard treatment of pediatric UC
09-28-2017	Medicines to control drinking lack high-quality evidence
09-25-2017	Ontario's policy on organ donation after circulatory death boosts transplants
09-22-2017	Novelion's Aegerion resolves U.S. drug probes for $40 million
09-22-2017	How safe are various systemic therapies for pediatric psoriasis?
09-21-2017	FDA warns of death, liver injury risks from Intercept's drug Ocaliva
09-19-2017	Statin use tied to lower mortality in alcoholic cirrhosis
09-18-2017	Thyroid function starting at age 50 tied to life expectancy
09-11-2017	Pregnancy in Wilson disease safer with treatment
09-11-2017	Indian kidney traders smuggle donors to Egypt to beat strict donation rules
09-07-2017	Drinks industry distorts alcohol cancer risk
09-07-2017	Extent of remnant liver ischemia may predict survival after colorectal liver metastases
09-04-2017	Heart benefit of alcohol not seen in NAFLD
09-01-2017	Tryptophan levels may reflect IBD activity
08-31-2017	New magnetic device forms small-bowel anastomoses
08-31-2017	Noninvasive test may detect worsening fibrosis in some psoriasis patients on methotrexate
08-30-2017	Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease epidemic increasing greatly
08-28-2017	Gilead to buy Kite for promising cancer therapies in $12 billion deal
08-28-2017	Risk for pouch cancer not elevated after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for UC
08-25-2017	Smartphone app might allow outpatient newborn screening for jaundice
08-18-2017	Sleeve gastrectomy may be better than gastric bypass for NASH patients
08-18-2017	Shorter anti-HCV regimen effective in patients with or without cirrhosis
08-16-2017	Biomarker-guided radiotherapy dosing shows promise for high-risk liver cancer patients
07-28-2017	AbbVie's drug for all types of hepatitis C wins EU approval
07-26-2017	More deaths with Dynavax vaccine but overall rate low - FDA
07-26-2017	Dynavax hepatitis B vaccine works; raises safety issues -FDA
02-14-2017	Tool tells when to stop phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
07-13-2016	Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers
05-23-2016	Large studies link phototherapy to increase in childhood cancers
04-07-2016	Transcutaneous bilirubin decision rules miss infants who will need phototherapy
04-05-2016	FDA staff finds Intercept's liver drug effective as monotherapy
11-17-2015	U.S. announces lawsuits against makers of Jack3d, other dietary supplements
09-02-2015	Kidney recipients, donors want info on each other's health
05-13-2015	Tenofovir monotherapy effective for entecavir-resistant HBV
04-02-2015	Tenofovir monotherapy effective for adefovir-resistant chronic hepatitis B
11-21-2014	Europe gives green light to AbbVie hepatitis C medicine, others
10-20-2014	Transcutaneous bilirubin underestimates total serum bilirubin early after phototherapy
10-20-2014	Vaccines do not cause MS, other demyelinating diseases
04-22-2014	Agomelatine as effective as other antidepressants, better tolerated
03-20-2014	Geron says FDA halts patient enrollment in another cancer trial

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