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High Testosterone in Premenopausal Women Linked to NASH

Oct 16, 2020: In these women, higher testosterone ramped up the likelihood of abdominal fat buildup.

Aldafermin Improves Fibrosis in People With NASH

Sep 21, 2020: A daily dose of the growth factor analogue administered over 24 weeks also aided in NASH resolution.

Cirrhosis Linked to Increased COVID-19 Mortality Rate

Jul 24, 2020: However, people with cirrhosis alone were as likely to die as those with both cirrhosis and COVID-19.

Fatty Liver Disease Highly Prevalent in American Adults

Aug 19, 2020: The prevalence of the condition varied depending on the age, sex and race or ethnicity of the population.

Multidisciplinary NAFLD Approach Improves Cardiovascular Risk

Sep 3, 2020: Researchers reported significant changes in liver, cardiovascular and diabetes markers.

Consumption of High Fructose Drives Fatty Liver Disease

Oct 2, 2020: In mice, excessive fructose can lead to a leaky gut and trigger liver inflammation.

People With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease May Benefit from Fecal Microbial Transplant

Sep 12, 2020: Researchers suggest the process is safe and may help reduce alcohol cravings.

Testing People With Diabetes Can Detect More Liver Disease

Sep 18, 2020: Using a two-part testing plan could help identify those with advanced liver fibrosis among people with type 2 diabetes.

Viral Hepatitis Burden Continues to Rise Globally

Aug 11, 2020: Increased levels of chronic hepatitis B and C appeared to propel this rise.

Depression, Anxiety Common Among People With Cirrhosis

Oct 30, 2020: Almost one in six people with cirrhosis have moderate to severe depression, and close to half have moderate to severe anxiety.

Diabetes More Than Doubles Risk of Advanced Liver Disease

Jul 22, 2020: Obesity increased the risk of liver disease to a smaller extent, according to a meta-analysis study.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.