New pathway found connecting liver congestion to fibrosis and cancer
Researchers from The University of Osaka find that chronic liver congestion is linked to severe liver diseases through…
Predictive power of C-reactive protein shifts based on cirrhosis or coronary disease
A new study reveals that the predictive power of key inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, shifts fundamentally…
Bacterial infections in patients with liver cirrhosis show rising prevalence and high mortality
Background and aims Bacterial infections (BIs) are common and severe complications in patients with liver cirrhosis, but global…
New study identifies the optimal exercise dose for reducing hepatic steatosis
Hepatic steatosis is a core pathological feature of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). It not only drives…
Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural…
Lab-grown organoid offers a platform to study how liver scarring develops
As chronic liver disease becomes more widespread, researchers at Science Tokyo have developed a lab-grown organoid that replicates…
Alcohol’s toxic role in rising liver disease epidemic: From cirrhosis to organ failure, how liquor spikes risk
Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of…