Galectin's belapectin shows promise in MASH cirrhosis despite setbacks. High-risk investment with upcoming FDA meeting ...

Liver checks are being offered at supermarkets and football matches and in offices as part of efforts to catch cancer early.

Wegovy is now approved by the FDA to treat metabolic-associated steatohepatitis in adults with moderate-to-advanced fibrosis ...

Wegovy is the first GLP-1 drug approved to treat adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). An ...

Chronic liver cirrhosis (LC) and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) are interconnected hepatic disorders associated with substantial morbidity and ...

Serious infections significantly increase the mortality risk among adults with chronic liver disease, including those without cirrhosis.

Rates of chronic liver disease during pregnancy are rising partly due to MASLD and the downward trend of chronic viral hepatitis.

Alcoholic cirrhosis isn’t something that appears overnight. It is the tragic result of long-term alcohol use that scars and weakens the liver, stopping it from doing vital tasks.

Women with cirrhosis and ascites experience worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than men, although no difference is seen in daily function, according to a study published in the August issue ...

Cirrhosis or fibrosis of the liver can occur due to several liver-related diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Drinking alcohol with cirrhosis can worsen liver damage and increase the risk of complications. In rare cases, you may be able to drink occasionally, but you’ll want to talk with a healthcare ...

Cirrhosis is also associated with an enlarged spleen that may entrap platelets, the blood cells involved in clotting; so measuring a person's platelet count can be useful in diagnosing the liver ...