Top in GI: Viruses implicated in hepatitis surge; NASH is driving liver cancer deaths
A combination of viruses has been linked to an unexplained surge of severe hepatitis in children.
Researchers found that coinfection with adenovirus type F41 — a common virus in children — and adeno-associated virus 2 and a family of herpes viruses could be responsible for the outbreak. It was the top story in gastroenterology last week.
Another top story focused on a study that showed nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is behind an increase in liver cancer mortality.
Read these and more top stories in gastroenterology below:
Expert: Virus pairing creates ‘perfect storm’ for unexplained hepatitis surge in children
New research has linked the incidence of unexplained hepatitis in pediatric patients to a pair of viruses — adenovirus type F41 and adeno-associated virus 2 — as well as potential markers of genetic mutation. Read more.
NASH ‘fastest growing cause’ of liver cancer death worldwide
Despite global declines in liver cancer mortality attributed to hepatitis B and C, liver cancer mortality rose sharply in the Americas, driven by an increase in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, according to data published in Cell Metabolism. Read more.
Patients with severe childhood-onset IBD earned ‘markedly’ less in early adulthood
Individuals with severe childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease, who underwent surgery or long-term inpatient care, had 16% lower occupational earnings from age 20 to 30 years compared with the general population, according to research. Read more.
Gastroparesis Awareness Month: Guideline updates, diabetic GP, G-POEM
Healio handpicked a series of stories on gastroparesis to raise awareness and increase education during Gastroparesis Awareness Month. Read more.
Heavy alcohol use, gene variant heighten risk for HCC, mortality in HBV-related cirrhosis
Patients with cirrhosis who have hepatitis B virus infection and a history of heavy alcohol use are at higher risk for hepatocellular carcinoma and mortality, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Read more.