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June 12, 2024
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MASH patients with high BMI, weight respond ‘slightly better’ to higher Rezdiffra dose

MASH patients with high BMI, weight respond ‘slightly better’ to higher Rezdiffra dose

Patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis who weigh more than 100 kg or a BMI more than 35 kg/m² had “slightly better” response with a 100 mg dose of Rezdiffra, according to data presented at EASL Congress.

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May 13, 2024
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Playing sports may lower insulin resistance, reduce odds for MASLD in type 1 diabetes

Playing sports may lower insulin resistance, reduce odds for MASLD in type 1 diabetes

Adults with type 1 diabetes who play sports have less insulin resistance and are less likely to develop metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, according to study findings.

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May 10, 2024
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VIDEO: Screening for liver disease is an integral component of metabolic care

VIDEO: Screening for liver disease is an integral component of metabolic care

NEW ORLEANS — In this video exclusive, Jonathan D. Leffert, MD, talks with Scott D. Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE, and Sangeeta Kashyap, MD, about nomenclature for liver disease and how endocrinologists should approach screening and treatment.

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April 18, 2024
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Liver disease incidences from bimekizumab low among patients with psoriasis

Liver disease incidences from bimekizumab low among patients with psoriasis

Hepatic adverse events with bimekizumab were low and consistent through 2 years of treatment among patients with moderate to severe psoriasis, according to a study.

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March 12, 2024
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Osteoarthritis more likely in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Osteoarthritis more likely in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is an independent risk factor for osteoarthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.

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March 08, 2024
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Semaglutide can reduce severity of liver disease in people with HIV, study shows

Semaglutide can reduce severity of liver disease in people with HIV, study shows

DENVER — A low weekly dose of semaglutide can safely minimize what used to be called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in people with HIV, a first-of-its-kind study found.

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February 05, 2024
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Noninvasive tests may fail to detect liver fibrosis, especially among Black adults

Noninvasive tests may fail to detect liver fibrosis, especially among Black adults

Vibration-controlled transient elastography and serum-based noninvasive tests show a significant discrepancy in detecting liver fibrosis, according to study findings published in Obesity.

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February 01, 2024
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Atopic dermatitis in children may be linked to metabolic syndrome, liver disease

Atopic dermatitis in children may be linked to metabolic syndrome, liver disease

Atopic dermatitis in children may be associated with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a study.

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January 16, 2024
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Attention to nutrition, exercise can combat weight gain, other symptoms in menopause

Attention to nutrition, exercise can combat weight gain, other symptoms in menopause

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, and Hillary Wright, MEd, RDN, LDN, about women’s nutrition and exercise needs as they age.

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January 09, 2024
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VIDEO: Investigational FGF-21 improves liver fat, glycemic control markers in MASH, diabetes

VIDEO: Investigational FGF-21 improves liver fat, glycemic control markers in MASH, diabetes

BOSTON — In this video, Rohit Loomba, MD, MHSc, discusses data supporting once-monthly dosing of BOS-580, an investigational, long-acting fibroblast growth factor-21 analog for treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.

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