Hepatology
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NAFLD vs. MAFLD: What’s in a name?
NAFLD may not be the most appropriate name because “nonalcoholic” may overemphasize the absence of alcohol, but is “metabolic associated” any...
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Study shows link between dairy consumption and cancer
No association was found between dairy products and colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, or any other site-specific cancer.
Conference Coverage
First fatty liver guidelines for endocrinology, primary care
Endocrinologists and primary care docs “need to be the ones who are diagnosing and managing [non-alcoholic fatty liver disease] because there just...
Feature
DOJ complaint flags HCV drug denials for people with addiction
Alabama Medicaid has an illegal policy of denying HCV treatment to people who have used illegal drugs or alcohol, according to the complaint.
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PPIs should be used ‘judiciously’ in patients with cirrhosis
“Experts call for “nuanced” prescribing of proton pump inhibitors to patients with cirrhosis in study that found lower mortality only in those...
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Newly defined liver disorder associated with COVID mortality
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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.