Learn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common sym…
Learn MoreBulevirtide Linked to Decline in Hepatitis D Virus RNA Levels
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with hepatitis D virus (HDV), bulevirtide is associated with a reduction in HDV RNA levels and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, according to a study published online June 22 in the New Engla…
Learn MorePegozafermin Leads to Improvements in Fibrosis in NASH
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with biopsy-confirmed nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and stage F2 or F3 fibrosis, treatment with pegozafermin leads to improvements in fibrosis, according to a study published online June 24 …
Learn MoreHay un gran aumento en los casos de enfermedad hepática vinculada con la obesidad en EE. UU.
LUNES, 19 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La enfermedad de hígado graso aumenta con rapidez entre los estadounidenses, supera a las tasas de obesidad en muchos grupos raciales y afecta a la salud hepática de millones, informa un nuevo estudio. En…
Learn MoreCirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cirrhosis of the liver poses a significant health challenge worldwide. With no known cure, it requires comprehensive management to slow liver damage, alleviate symptoms and prevent potential complications.Cir…
Learn MoreCases of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease Rising Steeply Among Americans
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay news) — Fatty liver disease is increasing rapidly among Americans, outpacing obesity rates across many racial groups and affecting the liver health of millions, a new study reports.Overall, metabolic dysfunction-assoc…
Learn MoreHow Do You Get Hepatitis C? Here’s What to Know
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical.The American Liver Foundation estimates that it affects about 2.7 million people in the Un…
Learn MoreYour Guide to Hepatitis C Medications
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can scar your liver, cause your liver to fail and raise your risk for liver cancer, but there are a multitude of medications that can treat it.According to the U….
Learn MoreNovel Dialysis Device Safe, Effective for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The DIALIVE novel liver dialysis device seems safe and has a positive impact for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), according to a study published online May 31 in the Journal of Hepatology.Ba…
Learn MoreNovel Dialysis Device Safe, Effective for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The DIALIVE novel liver dialysis device seems safe and has a positive impact for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), according to a study published online May 31 in the Journal of Hepatology.Ba…
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