Hepatology
Conference Coverage
Liver disease likely to become increasing indication for bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery is effective for treatment of fatty liver disease, showing a 90% improvement in steatosis.
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HCV ‘cure’ within the VA appears likely
The VA has removed barriers to treatment and allocated funds for the costly but effective drugs to treat HCV.
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HCV testing stagnant among baby boomers
Rates of hepatitis C virus testing in baby boomers rose only slightly between 2013 and 2015, despite calls for universal testing.
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VIDEO: Point-of-care assay caught acetaminophen toxicity
A novel competitive serum immunoassay accurately identified cases of acetaminophen-induced acute liver toxicity.
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Biannual HCC ultrasound cost-effective, lifesaving in cirrhosis
Guideline-directed ultrasound liver cancer screening boosts survival in cirrhosis patients.
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Initial HCV test results are false positive in almost half of general population
Nearly half of patients in the general population who test positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) do not have the disease.
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Hepatitis C Infection Rates Rising in Women, Young Children
Clinical Review
Woman, 35, With Jaundice and Altered Mental Status
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Sitagliptin Does Not Reduce Liver Fat in NAFLD
Key clinical point: Sitagliptin did not reduce liver fat in patients with early diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Major finding: The...