Liver Disease
From the Journals
Lusutrombopag found safe, effective for severe thrombocytopenia in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Lusutrombopag met the primary efficacy endpoint and did not significantly increase the rate of postprocedural thromboses, compared with placebo....
From the AGA Journals
Bariatric surgery achieved long-term resolution of NASH without worsening fibrosis
In all, 84% of patients evaluated at 5 years met this primary endpoint.
Perspectives
Should beta-blockers be used in portal hypertension?
Dr. Marwan Ghabril and Dr. Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao discuss the rationale for and against beta-blocker therapy in portal hypertension, and ultimately...
Conference Coverage
Tools emerging to predict liver failure in cirrhosis
Systemic inflammation, with high levels of proteins, is one of the mechanisms that leads to organ failure.
Conference Coverage
Many advanced countries missing targets for HCV elimination
“In the countries making progress, the common elements are political will, a clear national plan, and easing of restrictions on the cascade of...
Conference Coverage
Repeat FIB-4 blood tests help predict cirrhosis
“Done repeatedly, this test can improve prediction capacity to identify who will develop cirrhosis of the liver later in life,” said Dr. Hannes...
Conference Coverage
Fecal transplant shows promise in reducing alcohol craving
At day 15, significantly more men in the transplant group than in the placebo group experienced a reduction in alcohol cravings (90% vs. 30%).
From the AGA Journals
NAFLD may predict arrhythmia recurrence post-AFib ablation
The presence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease adds a further modifiable target for preablation medical optimization, researchers say.
From the Journals
Hepatitis screening now for all patients with cancer on therapy
All patients with cancer who are candidates for systemic therapy should be screened for hepatitis B, says the American Society of Clinical...
Conference Coverage
Study finds no link between platelet count, surgery bleed risk in cirrhosis
Logistic regression analysis showed no significant association between platelet count and major bleeding events.