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CDC: 1 dead in multistate outbreak of E. coli linked to organic carrots

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Higher animal protein intake increases mortality risk in cirrhosis by nearly fourfold

Higher animal protein intake increases mortality risk in cirrhosis by nearly fourfold

Higher intake of total and dairy protein and lower animal protein consumption correlated with a reduced risk for mortality among patients with cirrhosis, according to data published in BMC Gastroenterology.

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July 20, 2023
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Despite narrowing the gap, racial disparities persist in liver transplantation, mortality

Despite narrowing the gap, racial disparities persist in liver transplantation, mortality

Disparities in receipt of liver transplantation and mortality persisted over time among hospitalized Black and Hispanic patients with decompensated cirrhosis compared with their white counterparts, according to data in JAMA Network Open.

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One-fifth of NASH patients develop cirrhosis in 4 years; lower risk for women, nonsmokers

One-fifth of NASH patients develop cirrhosis in 4 years; lower risk for women, nonsmokers

Among patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in the United States, 20% progressed to cirrhosis within 4 years, with female sex and nonsmoking status linked to lower risk for progression, according to data from the TARGET-NASH trial.

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July 13, 2023
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Use of simvastatin plus rifaximin not supported in patients with decompensated cirrhosis

Use of simvastatin plus rifaximin not supported in patients with decompensated cirrhosis

Simvastatin plus rifaximin did not reduce progression to acute-on-chronic liver failure, complications from cirrhosis or risk for death in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, according to data presented at EASL Congress.

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July 11, 2023
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Only 25% of patients with cirrhosis receive transplant referrals at safety-net hospitals

Only 25% of patients with cirrhosis receive transplant referrals at safety-net hospitals

Nearly 75% of patients with end-stage liver disease in safety-net hospitals were not referred for liver transplant evaluation, mostly due to active alcohol use or insurance issues, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

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July 10, 2023
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VIDEO: ‘Clear correlation’ between IL-31, pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis

VIDEO: ‘Clear correlation’ between IL-31, pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis

In a Healio video exclusive, Andreas Kremer, MD, PhD, MHBA, highlights recent data on primary biliary cholangitis presented at EASL Congress, including risk factors for disease progression and seladelpar for treatment of pruritus.

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July 05, 2023
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Xarelto boosts survival for portal hypertension in cirrhosis without hike in bleeding risk

Xarelto boosts survival for portal hypertension in cirrhosis without hike in bleeding risk

Xarelto improved portal hypertension complication-free survival in patients with cirrhosis and moderate liver dysfunction without an increase in major bleeding events, according to data presented at the EASL Congress.

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June 28, 2023
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New ACG guideline highlights treatment, transplant considerations for acute liver failure

New ACG guideline highlights treatment, transplant considerations for acute liver failure

The ACG has created a new clinical guideline based on existing data and expert opinion to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with acute liver failure, with a focus on specific etiologies and disease presentation.

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June 27, 2023
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Behavioral data ‘has the potential’ to predict HCC in patients with hepatitis B

Behavioral data ‘has the potential’ to predict HCC in patients with hepatitis B

Scoring systems based on behavioral and clinical data outperformed existing scores in predicting risk for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection, according to data presented at the EASL Congress.

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June 26, 2023
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FMT shows promise in restoring gut barrier function, immunity in cirrhosis

FMT shows promise in restoring gut barrier function, immunity in cirrhosis

Fecal microbiota transplantation improved gut barrier function, mucosal immunity and ammonia metabolism in patients with cirrhosis, which could reduce hepatic encephalopathy and other infections, according to data from the PROFIT trial.

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