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SFA Therapeutics HBV, HCC therapy candidate expands to NASH
SFA Therapeutics received second patent approval for its liver disease therapy SFA001, according to a press release.
Small dense LDL cholesterol predicts CVD events post-liver transplant
According to a study published in Hepatology, small dense LDL cholesterol independently predicted cardiovascular disease events among liver transplant recipients, according to a study published in Hepatology.
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Regional cohort shows stable liver cancer rates, earlier diagnoses
In contrast to current reports that show liver cancer rates increasing on the global scale, the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma remained stable for 18 years in a large German cohort study.
5 liver dietary health reports for March Nutrition Month
Diet and lifestyle are tied closely with liver health both as risk factors for complications such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and as the best intervention in the case of fatty liver development and progression.
First patient dosed in phase 2/3 trial of advanced HCC therapy
Innovent Biologics announced first patient dosing in a phase 2/3 trial of Tyvyt with IBI305 for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma taking place in China, according to a press release.
FDA grants orphan drug designation for cholangiocarcinoma therapy
Mundipharma EDO and Imbrium Therapeutics announced that the FDA granted orphan drug designation to etoposide toniribate for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma, according to a press release.
HIV infection linked to shorter survival in hepatocellular carcinoma
HIV seropositivity appeared associated with shorter OS among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma despite sufficient antiretroviral treatment, according to results of a global multicohort study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Increased whole grains in diet linked to reduced risk for liver cancer
Increased intake of whole grains correlated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma among adults regardless of cancer etiology, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.
Phase 3 trial of pembrolizumab for advanced HCC fails to meet primary endpoints
The addition of pembrolizumab to best supportive care failed to extend survival among patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma who received prior systemic therapy, according to study results released by the agent’s manufacturer.
Older donor livers still discarded despite improving mortality outcomes
Between 2003 and 2016, liver graft loss and mortality rates among recipients of grafts from older donors improved; however, discard rates of older donor grafts continued to increase and use of older donor grafts decreased, according to a study published in JAMA Surgery.
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