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FDA Approves Zanidatamab for Biliary Tract Cancer

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

10 Hrs Ago
FDA APPROVED zanidatamab (Ziihera) over a computer rendering of the gall bladder.
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
AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
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
AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
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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GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder

Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations

Nov 13, 2024
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FDA Rejects Full Approval of Liver Disease Drug

Agency's decision on obeticholic acid in PBC follows negative advisory committee meeting

Nov 12, 2024
A photo of bottles of Ocaliva tablets over a computer rendering of the gallbladder with bile duct and biliary tree.
Rifaximin Reduced Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy Recurrence Over Lactulose

Rifaximin also reduced mortality, but its high cost may be a barrier

Nov 01, 2024
ACG over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Algorithm May Be Able to Predict HCC Risk in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease

Easy to apply, uses parameters commonly measured in outpatient and inpatient settings

Oct 25, 2024
 A computer rendering of a transparent body with a diseased liver highlighted.
Rainfall and Mortality; Identifying Risk for Preeclampsia

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Oct 19, 2024
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Novel Drug Effective Against MASH in Phase II Trial

Fatty acid synthase inhibitor targets main drivers of liver injury

Oct 14, 2024
 A computer rendering of a diseased liver in a transparent body.
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