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The Next Frontier in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

THE FUTURE of metabolic-dysfunction associated liver disease (MASLD) was discussed in an insightful session chaired by Hannes Hagström…

Prevention of Decompensation in Compensated Cirrhosis

Portal hypertension is the major determinant of outcomes in patients with cirrhosis, defined as the presence of a hepatic venous pressure…

Healthy Livers, Healthy Lives

NON-COMMUNICABLE diseases (NCD) represent a major global health challenge, with significant mortality and morbidity. Among these…

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Tenofovir Alafenamide Interruption in Hepatitis B Virus/HIV Co-Infected Individuals

Among hepatitis B virus (HBV) core antibody positive (cAb+) people with HIV, suppressive HBV treatment, including either tenofovir…

Barriers and Motivators for Implementation of Lifestyle Changes in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

Patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) experience difficulties in complying with required lifestyle…

TGR5 Deficiency in Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells Disrupts Angiocrine Signalling After Hepatectomy

Bile acid (BA) receptors like farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and TGR5 have been implicated in liver regeneration.

EASL 2024 Abstract Highlights

The following highlights spotlight the latest research in hepatology, featuring studies presented at this year’s EASL Congress….

Roche's obesity drug shows promising results at Phase I

Another obesity drug could be on its way to the market after Roche announces positive results for its drug in a phase I trial.

MRI Scans Predict Atrophy in Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have discovered that the progression of grey matter atrophy in the brain of patients with mild Parkinson’s disease can be predicted using MRI.

AI Model Bias in Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Researchers investigate the impact of demographic predictions on AI diagnostic fairness, revealing significant disparities for women and Black patients in chest X-ray screenings.