Hepatology
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Deep learning system outmatches pathologists in diagnosing liver lesions
The system could eventually be used to optimize accuracy and efficiency of histologic diagnoses, potentially decreasing reliance on pathologists...
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Liquid biopsy a valuable tool for detecting, monitoring HCC
Further research is needed to overcome barriers to routine clinical use, such as the lack of standardization in the collection process.
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Can pickle juice help ease cirrhotic cramps?
“The acid (vinegar) in the brine triggers a nerve reflex to stop the cramp when it hits the throat. This is why only a sip is needed.”
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To engage injection drug users in HCV care, go to where they are
Guidelines
AHA statement addresses CVD risk in NAFLD
The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement addressing cardiovascular risk in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Surgeons in China ‘are the executioners,’ procuring organs before brain death
An analysis of articles published in obscure Chinese language journals provides damning evidence of decades of widespread organ harvesting from...
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Locoregional therapy lowers waitlist dropout in HCC
Bridging strategies with locoregional therapy are recommended for liver transplant candidates who have to wait 6 months or longer for transplant...
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC recommends hep B vaccination for most adults
The CDC said it wants to expand vaccinations because, after decades of progress, the number of new hepatitis B infections is increasing among...
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Shunt diameter predicts liver function after obliteration procedure
Diameter of spontaneous portosystemic shunts also was associated with changes in hepatic venous pressure gradient in patients with cirrhosis.
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Weekend catch-up sleep may help fatty liver
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Freiburg index accurately predicts survival in liver procedure
The Freiburg index may predict post-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt survival more accurately than MELD and other indexes in patients...