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12-18-2020	Noninvasive fibrosis tests predict clinical, patient-reported outcomes in advanced NASH
10-05-2020	UPDATE 3-Virus-hunting trio wins Nobel for Hepatitis C discovery
10-05-2020	UPDATE 2-Virus-hunting trio wins Nobel for Hepatitis C discovery
10-05-2020	UPDATE 1-Virus-hunting trio wins Nobel for Hepatitis C discovery
10-05-2020	Virus-hunting trio wins Nobel for Hepatitis C discovery
09-16-2020	Gene-variant score helps predict risk of drug-induced liver injury
09-03-2020	Too much fructose disrupts intestinal barrier in mice, leading to liver damage
06-09-2020	Scientists make human mini-liver from induced pluripotent stem cells
04-29-2020	SARS and COVID-19 coronaviruses differ significantly in cell culture
04-24-2019	Whole exome sequencing shows promise in diagnosing unexplained liver disease
03-22-2018	E-cigarettes linked to fatty liver disease in mice
03-16-2018	Fibroblast growth factor analog shows promise in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
02-26-2018	Subthreshold newborn phototherapy limits readmissions for that treatment
02-19-2018	Gilead wins reversal of $2.54 bln hepatitis C drug patent verdict
02-09-2018	One in 10 adults meet criteria for functional dyspepsia
02-02-2018	Hep B reactivation common during direct-acting antiviral therapy for hep C
12-13-2017	Low-cost, handheld device reliably detects neonatal jaundice
11-23-2017	FDA scientists provide rationale behind Vosevi indications
11-13-2017	Nanotech, gene editing used to edit cholesterol gene
11-06-2017	Tolvaptan slows renal damage in advanced autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
10-19-2017	Novel first-in-class agent shows promise in Wilson's disease
10-16-2017	Exelixis drug improves overall survival in liver cancer patients
10-06-2017	Updated algorithm for managing incidental liver lesions on CT
10-03-2017	Could fecal transplant improve insulin sensitivity?
09-27-2017	Which lab test best predicts auditory impairment in infant hyperbilirubinemia?
09-25-2017	Pigmentary changes common with targeted anticancer agents
09-18-2017	Costly drugs to weigh on U.S. employers' expenses in 2018 - survey
08-30-2017	Leukemia drug bosutinib shows promise for inherited kidney disease
08-17-2017	FDA approves Pfizer's drug for rare blood cancer
08-04-2017	Successful antiviral therapy may reduce hepatitis C-related portal hypertension
08-03-2017	FDA approves AbbVie's hepatitis C drug
07-20-2017	REFILE-Treating HCV may improve glycemic control in diabetics
07-19-2017	Treating HCV may improve glycemic control in diabetics
07-18-2017	FDA approves Gilead's drug for chronic hep C patients
07-05-2017	Endoscopic ultrasound accurately detects bile duct stones
06-30-2017	Sustained response to direct-acting HCV antivirals tied to lower HCC risk
06-29-2017	3D-printed specimen boxes aid explanted-liver sectioning
06-28-2017	Lower risk of hep C extrahepatic manifestations with sustained virological response
06-26-2017	Some cirrhosis deaths have moved out of the hospital
06-23-2017	Statins may curb progression of chronic liver disease
06-23-2017	Millions of children in Boko Haram-hit Lake Chad prey to disease as rains arrive
06-21-2017	Exposure to air pollution may shorten survival in liver cancer patients
06-19-2017	Protein-losing enteropathy due to abnormal lymph flow, treatable with embolization
06-16-2017	Statins safe in NASH
06-16-2017	More liver cancer deaths could be averted in the U.S.
06-15-2017	MELD exception points for hepatocellular carcinoma need reassessment
06-12-2017	Elbasvir-grazoprevir effective against HCV in chronic kidney disease
06-06-2017	WHO ranks antibiotics in a bid to counter drug resistance
06-06-2017	Hemorrhagic stroke risk increased in older cirrhosis patients
06-06-2017	Massive transfusion ratios may be less useful in nontrauma setting
05-25-2017	REFILE-Kids with psoriasis need regular comorbidity screening: experts
05-25-2017	Extracellular vesicles in bile promising biomarker for malignant biliary stenoses
05-25-2017	Red meat tied to higher risk of dying from many diseases
05-25-2017	Kids with psoriasis need regular comorbidity screening: experts
05-22-2017	Anticoagulant use linked to better PVT outcomes in cirrhosis patients
05-22-2017	Biologic psoriasis treatment tied to reactivation of chronic HBV
05-19-2017	Short course of HBIG plus long-term antivirals may prevent HBV reinfection after transplant
05-17-2017	Point-of-care HCV RNA test shows good accuracy
05-12-2017	Genetic marker may predict clinical recovery in advanced hep C cirrhosis
05-11-2017	U.S. hepatitis C cases soar on spike in heroin use
05-09-2017	Johnson and Johnson discloses U.S. probe related to arthritis drugs
05-08-2017	Very low seroconversion rates after occupational exposure to HCV or HIV in body fluids
05-05-2017	Chemo pump implant after resecting colorectal liver metastases improves survival
05-01-2017	Hepatitis C cure may open door to more kidney transplants
04-24-2017	8-week sofosbuvir-velpatasvir-voxilaprevir less effective for HCV
04-24-2017	NASH: The next untapped pharma market gives investors many options
04-24-2017	Canada recommends against testing everyone for hepatitis C
04-21-2017	WHO urges action over growing hepatitis epidemic
04-18-2017	Novartis advances with push on cancer and liver disease
04-17-2017	Cancer incidence differs between African- and U.S.-born blacks
04-14-2017	Younger donor age tied to better survival after living-donor liver transplant
04-12-2017	Moderate alcohol use could be safe with methotrexate for RA
04-03-2017	NAFLD recurs in most patients who undergo transplant for NASH
03-31-2017	Overweight, obese young men at increased risk of liver disease
03-29-2017	Worse waitlist and liver transplant outcomes for those ages 18 to 24
03-27-2017	Direct-acting antivirals effective for HCV-related mixed cryoglobulinemia
03-27-2017	Gilead hepatitis C drug patent faces European challenge
03-24-2017	Multidisciplinary care tied to improved liver cancer survival
03-23-2017	New score points to intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma outcome
03-23-2017	Increased mortality with moderate, severe hep C-related liver disease
03-21-2017	Several oral direct-acting agent regimens effective for HCV infection
03-03-2017	REFILE-Benefits of laparoscopic liver surgery for colorectal mets may decrease with age
03-03-2017	Benefits of laparoscopic liver surgery for colorectal mets may decrease with age
02-27-2017	Pioglitazone improves advanced liver disease even in nondiabetics
02-24-2017	Doppler probe-guided hemostasis improves outcomes in nonvariceal upper GI bleeding
02-23-2017	Less recurrent pancreatitis seen with adherence to cholecystectomy guidelines
02-21-2017	Genetic variant linked to risk of liver cancer after hep C eradication
02-21-2017	Fructose tied to advanced liver disease in children and teens
02-16-2017	Reoperation may be effective for some patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
02-14-2017	Tool tells when to stop phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
02-07-2017	High rates of hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C treatment
02-01-2017	Coaching helps give a voice to advanced cancer patients
01-30-2017	Plant derivatives inhibit hepatitis B virus entry
01-23-2017	Changing trends in liver transplant indications
01-18-2017	Chronic liver disease may boost risk of colorectal cancer
01-13-2017	U.S. veterans exposed to tainted water at Marine base to get benefits
01-11-2017	Liver cirrhosis tied to hepatocellular cancer recurrence
01-06-2017	Sorafenib survival effect in liver cancer may depend on HCV-status
10-24-2016	Liraglutide reduces liver fat content in type 2 diabetes
10-21-2016	Adjuvant chemo of questionable value in resected gallbladder cancer
10-12-2016	REFILE-Alpha-fetoprotein-expressing HCCs predict poorer transplant outcome
10-03-2016	In refractory ascites, TIPS with covered stents helps avoid transplant
09-28-2016	MRI with liver contrast edges ultrasound in spotting cancer
09-26-2016	Hepatitis C virus eradication tied to fewer complications in patients with cirrhosis
09-22-2016	PPI use tied to higher risk of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients
09-20-2016	Allergan to buy Tobira in push for NASH treatments
08-23-2016	AHA sets limit on sugar for kids and teens
08-18-2016	Hepatitis B detected in surgical smoke emitted during laparoscopic surgery
08-16-2016	Infection, inflammation tied to higher suicide risk
08-15-2016	Newly developed photosensitizer safe in patients with solid malignancy
08-02-2016	Express Scripts says Valeant, Lilly, Bristol drugs to lack coverage
08-01-2016	Fatty liver disease increases kids' risk of diabetes
07-29-2016	Sofosbuvir-ribavirin works against HCV genotype 2 in real-world
07-14-2016	Primary sclerosing cholangitis common in long-term IBD patients
06-29-2016	CORRECTED-Hepatitis C core antigen tests accurately diagnose HCV infection
06-23-2016	Pioglitazone reverses nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in diabetes patients
06-23-2016	Overweight young men may face high liver disease risk later in life
06-03-2016	Indomethacin may curb pancreatitis after cholangiopancreatography
06-02-2016	Anticoagulant improves outcome of incidentally detected splanchnic vein thrombosis
05-31-2016	Burden of pricey hepatitis C drugs heaviest in eastern Europe
05-24-2016	Statins lower the risk of cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis B
05-24-2016	Liver donors may suffer long-term effects after donation
05-23-2016	Large studies link phototherapy to increase in childhood cancers
05-23-2016	Score predicts general surgical outcomes in chronic liver disease patients
05-20-2016	China slashes GSK, AstraZeneca drug prices in cost-cutting drive
05-18-2016	More physical activity linked to less risk for cancer
05-13-2016	Hep B surface antigen clearance may not lower HCC risk
05-12-2016	Death after surgery three times more likely in lower-income countries
05-09-2016	Care for elderly after major surgery takes mental, physical preparation
04-29-2016	Gluten-free diet may not influence immune-mediated diseases in celiac disease
04-27-2016	Treatment responses remain poor in IgM light-chain amyloidosis
04-22-2016	Pediatric liver transplant patients have good long-term survival
04-20-2016	Colorectal cancer, liver metastases can be resected simultaneously
04-15-2016	Portal vein embolization extends indications for hemihepatectomy in liver cancer patients
04-15-2016	EU extends safety review of chronic hep C treatments
04-11-2016	Statin use may protect against NASH, fibrosis in NAFLD
04-06-2016	Baby boomers often unaware they need hepatitis C screening
04-01-2016	Mycophenolate mofetil may be effective for autoimmune hepatitis
03-25-2016	Gilead ordered to pay Merck $200 mln in hepatitis C drug patent dispute
03-23-2016	Covert cognitive deficit before liver shunt placement predicts hepatic encephalopathy
02-22-2016	Fatty liver adds to cardiovascular risk in obese type 2 diabetics
02-17-2016	Regulus hep C combo drug effective in mid-stage study
02-16-2016	FDA expands use of Gilead's liver drug to rare subset of patients
02-12-2016	Hepatitis C virus relapse uncommon after sustained virological response
02-11-2016	Antithyroid drugs should be avoided early in pregnancy: study
02-09-2016	Defibrotide promising for stem cell transplant complication
02-08-2016	Most babies born to HCV-positive women don't get tested for virus
01-19-2016	Anti-HCV drugs interact with evening dosing of HIV-1 protease inhibitors
01-14-2016	Early paracentesis, diuretics improve ascites outcomes
01-11-2016	Daily sugary drinks tied to increased visceral fat
01-08-2016	In binge Britain, health chiefs say any alcohol is risky
01-07-2016	J&J signs deal with Chinese company for hepatitis B drug
01-06-2016	Fibrin sealant patch provides better hemostasis during liver resection
01-05-2016	Gilead's hep B drug as effective as Viread but safer
12-24-2015	India adds more cancer, HIV/AIDS drugs to essential medicines list
12-22-2015	Proton beam therapy improves local control in liver cancer
12-21-2015	Combined approach protects infants from HBV transmission by liver transplant
12-18-2015	FDA postpones decision on Intercept's lead liver drug
12-17-2015	Can imaging replace liver biopsy for NASH diagnosis?
12-16-2015	Short-term outcomes favor laparoscopic over open liver resection
10-23-2015	Grazoprevir-elbasvir effective for hepatitis C in advanced chronic kidney disease
10-22-2015	FDA warns of serious liver injury risk with AbbVie hep C drugs
10-07-2015	Isoprene in exhaled breath may be an option for diagnosing fibrosis in liver disease
10-05-2015	MELD score tied to survival in trauma patients with liver disease
10-05-2015	Long-term steroids safe after transplant for autoimmune hepatitis
09-28-2015	Liver cirrhosis treatment may curb cerebral edema
09-23-2015	Portal vein embolization leads to liver growth before resection of hamartoma
09-18-2015	Similar results after liver transplant with old and young DCD grafts
09-16-2015	Filtered sunlight treats hyperbilirubinemia in resource-poor Nigeria
09-04-2015	Test differentiates insulinoma from diffuse nesidioblastosis
09-02-2015	Liver transplant "excellent" option for kids with liver tumors
08-28-2015	Hepatic resection may be best for some multifocal liver tumors
08-21-2015	Targeting kidney injury, fluid loss, and electrolytes may reduce Ebola deaths
08-19-2015	HIV providers less likely to screen for liver cancer than hepatologists
08-12-2015	Cirrhosis underdiagnosed and underdocumented in patients with hepatitis C
07-24-2015	AbbVie gets FDA approval for Hep C combination therapy
07-23-2015	Evidence lacking for tests for psoriasis patients using biologic agents
07-17-2015	Americans want Medicare to help negotiate down drug prices -poll
07-07-2015	Enzyme test may predict PCI contrast-induced nephropathy
06-29-2015	State restrictions for hepatitis C drug may go too far
06-19-2015	China rejects patent linked to Gilead hepatitis C drug
06-08-2015	Lilly insulin tops Sanofi's Lantus in trials; liver issue persists
06-05-2015	Quadruple anti-HCV regimen highly effective in HCV/HIV coinfected individuals
06-04-2015	Metformin may lower risk of glaucoma in elderly
05-28-2015	New drugs from Bristol, Merck at forefront of cancer meeting
05-27-2015	GlobeImmune, Gilead hepatitis B drug fails in mid-stage study
05-27-2015	Bridge therapy increases bleeding rates after invasive procedures
05-22-2015	Deceased donors with HIV could extend organ pool
05-22-2015	Localized amyloidosis carries low risk of progression to systemic disease
05-20-2015	Gilead patents on costly hepatitis C drug challenged in 5 countries
05-18-2015	Pricey new hepatitis C drugs could yield economic benefits
05-13-2015	Tenofovir monotherapy effective for entecavir-resistant HBV
04-22-2015	Gilead uses Georgia as free-drug testbed for hep C elimination
04-22-2015	Livers from donors after cardiac death offer alternative
04-22-2015	Liver cirrhosis linked to coronary abnormalities
04-22-2015	Recommended treatments for alcoholic hepatitis "fail to keep patients alive"
04-22-2015	REFILE-Recommended treatments for alcoholic hepatitis "fail to keep patients alive"
04-20-2015	Hepatitis B vertical transmission rates leave room for improvement
04-14-2015	U.S. prescription drug spending rose 13 pct in 2014-IMS report
04-07-2015	Eliglustat effective for maintaining stable Gaucher's disease type 1
04-07-2015	Conditional survival provides better estimate of cholangiocarcinoma prognosis
04-06-2015	Remove financial barriers to organ donation, experts say
04-02-2015	SPECIAL REPORT-Why Brazil has a big appetite for banned pesticides
03-27-2015	Intercept takes lead for new liver drug after Genfit stumbles
03-26-2015	Genfit to conduct large liver drug trial despite setback
03-26-2015	Conatus Pharma's liver drug succeeds in mid-stage study, shares soar
03-25-2015	Britain's Cameron apologises over infected blood in 70s, 80s
03-24-2015	Lack of insurance bars some from hepatitis C treatment
03-24-2015	Kidney transplant success varies with HIV and HCV co-infection
03-13-2015	Statin use tied to lower liver cancer risk
03-12-2015	FDA to review re-submitted Bristol-Myers hepatitis C drug
03-06-2015	Ohio State to require vaccinations for incoming students
02-19-2015	U.S. cancer survival rates improving
02-10-2015	Gilead faces challenge to European patent on pricey hep C drug
02-09-2015	Achillion, Gilead drug cocktail cures hepatitis C in six weeks
02-03-2015	Catamaran backs Gilead's hepatitis C treatment over AbbVie competitor
02-02-2015	Timely initial well-baby visits reduce hospital readmissions
01-29-2015	New fund eases expenses for organ donors
01-27-2015	Quest in broad deal with CDC for hepatitis analysis
01-26-2015	PBM EnvisionRx chooses Gilead hepatitis C drugs for its formulary
01-26-2015	FDA approves iron replacement drug
01-22-2015	New nomogram accurately predicts hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence
01-21-2015	Transcutaneous bilirubin may suffice for neonate jaundice test
01-15-2015	Fish oil may reverse neonatal nutritional cholestasis
01-14-2015	India rejects Gilead's Hepatitis C drug patent request
01-09-2015	Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt does not improve colectomy outcomes
01-06-2015	Binge drinking most likely to kill middle-aged Americans, CDC says
01-05-2015	CVS to cover Gilead hepatitis C treatment over AbbVie regimen
01-05-2015	Cempra's lead oral antibiotic meets main goal in late-stage trial
12-30-2014	Hangover cure is elusive but symptom relief fizzles and flows
12-22-2014	Increased risk of adverse events with clarithromycin-statin combinations
12-19-2014	Simple calculation assesses liver function in hepatocellular carcinoma
12-18-2014	Global population living six years longer than in 1990: study
12-17-2014	Diffusion-weighted imaging detects GI cancer without radiation
11-26-2014	FDA declines to approve Bristol-Myers hepatitis drug
11-21-2014	Europe gives green light to AbbVie hepatitis C medicine, others
11-20-2014	Herbal remedy shows early promise as HCV prophylaxis
11-19-2014	Gene therapy found effective in hemophilia B
11-05-2014	GSK hepatitis C shot shows promise, bodes well for Ebola vaccines
10-30-2014	Individual genetic differences may affect Ebola survival - study
10-06-2014	Researchers grow liver cells from tonsil-derived stem cells on 3-D scaffold
09-22-2014	Liver injury from herbals and dietary supplements may be rising in some parts of US
09-17-2014	Dysfunctional T cells in hepatitis fail to induce transcription factor
09-12-2014	New drug shows promise against anemia of inflammation
09-03-2014	New index helps predict course of early HCV cirrhosis
03-04-2014	For his next act, Craig Venter takes on human aging
03-04-2014	Serine protease inhibitor may predict infection in acute liver failure

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