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Newer Fatty Liver Disease Definition Points to Higher Mortality Risk

Sep 29, 2021: The MAFLD criteria for diagnosis was linked to higher all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

Rapid Care Model Leads to Better Hepatitis C Treatment Outcomes

Oct 12, 2021: Timely testing and treatment could improve outcomes for young people who inject drugs.

Curing Hepatitis C Improves Cognitive Function and Quality of Life

Oct 25, 2021: People with preexisting cognitive impairment saw greater improvement after successful treatment.

Primary Care With Expert Consultation Successful in Treating Hepatitis C

Oct 27, 2021: People treated for HCV were cured even without direct intervention from a specialist.

Maternal Obesity Raises Risk of Fatty Liver Disease in Children

Nov 9, 2021: Advanced stages of NAFLD were more commonly seen in people whose mothers had obesity or overweight during pregnancy.

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.

Combination Therapy for Methamphetamine Use Found to Be Effective for Some

Jan 29, 2021: The drugs naltrexone and bupropion are currently approved for other indications.

Task Force Recommends Hepatitis B Screening for People at Increased Risk

Feb 5, 2021: But experts suggest that a move toward universal hepatitis B screening and vaccination may be in order.

Fatty Liver Linked to Fibrosis Progression in People With Hepatitis B

Feb 25, 2021: Unexpectedly, liver steatosis was also associated with a greater chance of achieving HBsAg seroclearance.

Bariatric Surgery Lowers Cancer Risk in People With Obesity and NAFLD

Apr 16, 2021: Weight-loss surgery especially reduced obesity-related cancers in people with liver cirrhosis.

Hepatitis C Cure Linked to Lower Risk of Liver, Cardiovascular Death

May 4, 2021: Among people treated for hepatitis C, diabetes and chronic kidney disease were both linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death.

More People Who Inject Drugs Are Being Treated for Hepatitis C

May 6, 2021: Based on surveys conducted in 2015 and 2018, the number appears to have nearly tripled in San Francisco.

Most People in Homeless Shelters Are Satisfied With Hepatitis C Treatment

Jun 4, 2021: Assessing patient-reported outcomes can support treatment for hard-to-reach populations.

Most People With Hepatitis C Have Improved Liver Function After Treatment

Jun 28, 2021: However, some 10% experienced liver decompensation even after antiviral therapy.

High-Fat Diet, Intermittent Caloric Restriction Linked to Lower Liver Fat

Jul 12, 2021: People who drastically reduced calories twice a week also saw reductions in liver stiffness and body weight.

Combination Treatment May Make Liver Cancer Patients Eligible for Curative Surgery

Aug 23, 2021: In a small study, 80% of participants treated with Cabometyx and Opdivo underwent successful surgery.

High-Dose Hepatitis B Vaccine More Effective for People With HIV

Sep 3, 2021: People who received a higher dose had stronger and longer-lasting immune responses.

Subscription-Based Payment Models May Increase Access to Hepatitis C Treatment

Sep 22, 2021: Louisiana saw a bump-up in HCV prescriptions after the alternate model was introduced.

Beverages With Sucrose or High-Fructose Corn Syrup Increase Liver Fat

Sep 21, 2021: Sugary drinks also led to lowered insulin sensitivity, a risk factor for diabetes.

Are People With HIV More Likely to Develop Chronic Hepatitis B?

Sep 29, 2021: Antiretroviral therapy for HIV, also effective against HBV, lowers the risk of developing chronic hepatitis.