Despite significant progress in diagnosis and treatments, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), often diagnosed at late stages, remains a life-threatening disease with an increasing incidence.
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Researchers Identify a Potential Therapeutic Target Against Cirrhosis and Liver Inflammation
Researchers have unveiled the RNF41 protein as a potential new therapeutic target in the battle against two chronic liver diseases: cirrhosis and liver inflammation.
Liver abscess is a serious condition characterized by the formation of pus-filled pockets within the liver.
Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined.
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Unlocking the Link Between Liver Health and Mental Well-Being: Latest Research and Potential Solutions
Liver health and mental wellbeing are two interconnected aspects of overall health that have been the subject of recent research.
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New Research Highlights Liver’s Role in Clearing Amyloid-Beta and Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment
Recent advancements in understanding Alzheimer’s disease’s pathology have brought hope for new therapeutic approaches.
Patients undergoing liver surgery fare better in higher-volume hospitals; their mortality rates are lower.
Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver.
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Survey Reveals Liver Disease the Second-Highest Cause of Deaths Across UK
by News Releaseby News ReleaseNew ONS data reveals that liver disease was the second-highest cause of excess deaths across the UK in 2021.
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Liver Health Charity Urges Cocaine Users to Get Tested for Hepatitis C
by Psychregby PsychregLiver health charity is warning that thousands of people may have contracted hepatitis C by sharing bank notes or straws whilst snorting cocaine.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Almost Half of People With Hepatitis C in the UK Are Unaware
by Newsby NewsOn Saturday, 28th July, World Hepatitis Day, the British Liver Trust unites with organisations, health professionals and supporters across the world.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
More than 70% of People With Liver Disease in the UK Don’t Even Know They Have It
by Newsby NewsAlthough over 60,000 adults in the UK have cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, nearly 75% don’t know it, according to research published in the Lancet.