Hepatology
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Donafenib shows potential as first-line treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
Donafenib is newly approved in China. It may emerge as a new first-in-line treatment for advanced HCC in China, filling a treatment gap.
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AGA Section: Gastroenterology and hepatology training milestones
Milestones 2.0 provide more clarity for programs, faculty, and fellows and could be used to fill gaps.
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MRE plus FIB-4 beats FAST for detecting NASH-related fibrosis
Researchers hope to improve prognosis and recruitment to clinical trials.
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How do alcohol, obesity impact cirrhosis?
A new analysis suggests that, while alcohol and obesity are risk factors for morbidity, they don’t combine for a stronger effect.
Commentary
COVID-19 and liver disease: Answering the key questions
Data are emerging to help answer some of the major questions - heard both from colleagues and in the clinic - surrounding COVID-19 and the liver...
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WTC early responders have higher prevalence of liver disease
The site of the 9/11 attacks exposed responders to hepatotoxic dust, and earliest responders may require special attention and treatment.
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Shorter HCC screening intervals benefit high-risk patients
The greatest improvements with shorter screening intervals were seen in patients who had underlying hepatitis B or cirrhosis.
Feature
Call to Action: Multidisciplinary panel urges coordinated care for ‘NASH epidemic’
Livin' on the MDedge
The most important meal of the day, with extra zinc
Plus, livers live the hop life and babies get scared by their microbiomes.
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Third COVID-19 vaccine dose helped some transplant recipients
All of those with low titers before the third dose had high titers after receiving the extra shot, in case series.
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Waist circumference a marker for NAFL in type 1 diabetes
A cross-sectional study has found that waist-to-height ratio is a sensitive marker for nonalcoholic fatty liver in type 1 diabetes.