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Randy Moss' Rare GI Cancer: Here's What to Know

Hall of Fame football player recently revealed his cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis

5 Hrs Ago
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Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 16, 2024
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FDA Issues Safety Alert on Liver Disease Drug

Obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) may cause serious liver damage even in PBC patients without cirrhosis

Dec 12, 2024
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RNA Interference Therapeutic Shows Promise for Chronic Hepatitis B

23% achieved HBsAg loss with xalnesiran plus immunomodulator, but relapses occurred in some

Dec 04, 2024
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Serious Outcomes of Steatotic Liver Disease Hit Men and Women Differently

Liver cancer risk higher among men, while cirrhosis more common in women

Dec 04, 2024
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Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds

In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug

Nov 26, 2024
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FDA Approves Zanidatamab for Biliary Tract Cancer

New antibody indicated for previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive disease

Nov 21, 2024
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Novel Therapy Reduced Liver Fat, Improved Fibrosis in MASH

Liver fat reductions were sustained for up to a year with the thyroid hormone receptor agonist

Nov 21, 2024
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'A Watershed Moment': GLP-1 Drug Succeeds in Late-Stage MASH Trial

First positive phase III study for a GLP-1 agonist in chronic liver disease

Nov 20, 2024
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Tapered Steroid Dosing Safe, Effective in Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

Notably, tapering reduced the risk of infection compared with a fixed dose

Nov 20, 2024
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New MELD Model Improves Access to Liver Transplant for Women

A greater proportion of women on the waitlist and undergoing transplant since adoption

Nov 19, 2024
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Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Downstaging Liver Tumors Prior to Transplant

78% of patients in prospective study had tumor downstaging with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Nov 19, 2024
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Fecal Therapy Shows Survival Benefit in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis

Improved markers of disease severity as well in small trial of steroid-ineligible patients

Nov 18, 2024
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Alarming Surge in Alcohol-Related Liver Transplants in Younger Adults

Targeted preventive strategies needed, especially for younger women, researchers say

Nov 14, 2024
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