Advertisement Search Hep Search 50 results found Advanced Search Abnormal Liver Tests Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes Sep 24, 2020: The prevalence of abnormal liver tests in people hospitalized with COVID-19 is higher than previously found. U.S. Is Not on Track to Hit the WHO’s Hep C Elimination Targets Sep 9, 2020: Only three states are expected to meet the 2030 goal. Lean Asians With NAFLD Show Lower Prevalence of Cirrhosis and Heart Disease Oct 22, 2020: On the whole, lean individuals had lower prevalence for these conditions than people with overweight or obesity. Women With Liver Cancer Are More Likely to Have NAFLD Than Men Oct 7, 2020: Women also had a higher rate of hepatocellular carcinoma in the absence of cirrhosis. Gut Microbiome Could Help Predict Advanced Fibrosis in People With Chronic Liver Disease Aug 14, 2020: A distinct set of microbes sets apart people with advanced fibrosis from those with minimal fibrosis. Mortality Risk Rises Sharply in People With Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV Aug 28, 2020: Coinfection with all three viruses ramped up mortality risk nine times compared with having none of the viruses. Liver Disease Is Leading Cause of Death Among People With NAFLD Sep 2, 2020: Liver complications, heart disease and non-liver cancers also account for most deaths among people with hepatitis B or C. Over 25% of Women With Hep C Were Diagnosed During Pregnancy Nov 20, 2020: Despite new guidelines, too few infants born to mothers with hepatitis C were screened for the virus. Nearly a Quarter of North Americans May Have Fatty Liver Disease Dec 10, 2020: Researchers suggest that 67.3 million people are living with NAFLD in the United States and Canada. Universal Screening, More Treatment Needed to Meet WHO Hepatitis C Elimination Targets Dec 24, 2020: The hep C mortality reduction goal will not be met by any state, according to recent projections. Vemlidy Prevents Transmission of Hepatitis B From Mother to Infant Nov 30, 2020: Two different studies found that Vemlidy was safe and effective for pregnant women and their infants. CDC Finds Adult Obesity Is Rising in the U.S. Oct 13, 2020: Twelve states have an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or more. Sugary Drinks and Trans Fats Increase Risk of Death From Fatty Liver Disease Jan 8, 2021: A Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Fatty Liver Disease Is Less Common but More Severe in Women Jul 9, 2020: While women have a lower risk for NAFLD, once present, the disease advanced more rapidly. More Physical Activity Tied to Lower Fatty Liver Disease Mortality Jul 29, 2020: Exercising for a longer period of time was especially linked to a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular conditions. Nonobese People Account for 40% of Global NAFLD Population Aug 3, 2020: A fifth of the worldwide population with fatty liver disease consists of lean people. Stivarga and Opdivo Provide Comparable Survival Benefits for People With Liver Cancer Sep 3, 2020: Stivarga also improved survival in those with recurrent HCC after a liver transplant. People Hospitalized With NAFLD Have Higher Death Rate, Independent of Heart Disease Risk Nov 6, 2020: All-cause mortality rates were highest among those with NAFLD-related cirrhosis. Small Intestine Safeguards Against Fructose-Driven Fatty Liver in Mice Jul 15, 2020: Researchers found that overconsumption of fructose overburdened the small intestine, leading to fatty liver disease. NASH Is the Second Leading Indication for Liver Transplants Jul 30, 2020: The profile of chronic liver disease has changed due to obesity trends and advances in the treatment of hepatitis C. PREVIOUS 1 2 3 Next Advertisement Hot topics Forums: Support and discussion Blogs: The community speaks Hep Stories: Get inspired Magazine: Search the archives #Coffee #BabyBoomers