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Frailty Assessment May Aid Liver Transplant Evaluation
drugs
September 20, 2019
According to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Surgery, frailty assessment as part of liver transplant evaluation may help identify transplant candidates at higher risk for death.
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FDA Reports Rare Cases of Liver Injury, Failure With Hep C Therapies
drugs
August 30, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received reports of rare cases of worsening liver function or liver failure in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) who had moderate-to-severe liver ...
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Test All U.S. Adults for Hepatitis C, Expert Panel Says
drugs
August 28, 2019
Hepatitis C infection rates have exploded in the United States, more than tripling over the past decade.
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DAAs Cut Deaths in Those Treated for HCV-Related Liver Cancer
drugs
August 21, 2019
Among patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and complete response to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment, direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy is associated with a significant reduction in the risk for death...
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Aspirin May Improve Liver Function After Embolization of HCC
drugs
August 13, 2019
Aspirin therapy can improve liver function and survival in patients who have received chemoembolization or transarterial embolization for hepatocellular carcinoma...
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Fluoride Exposure Tied to Kidney, Liver Function Changes in Youth
drugs
August 09, 2019
Among U.S. adolescents, fluoride exposure is associated with changes in kidney and liver-related parameters, according to a study published online in the Environment International.
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Go Easy on Caffeine During Pregnancy, for the Sake of Your Baby's Liver
drugs
August 02, 2019
No matter how tired you get during your pregnancy, a new animal study suggests that countering your fatigue with too much coffee might harm your baby.
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TAF: The Strongest HBV Drug in History
PharmaSources/Xiaobing
July 24, 2019
With Lower Risks of Liver Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Superior Outcomes Seen for Living Donor Liver Transplant
drugs
July 17, 2019
Superior Outcomes Seen for Living Donor Liver Transplant.
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Health Tip: Understanding Liver Spots
drugs
June 05, 2019
Understanding Liver Spots.