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Machine Learning Tool Can Predict Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
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Healing Your Fatty Liver

Liver Cancer Is Rising Fastest in Rural America

Areas with lower population density have not seen the same slowdown as urban areas.

Congress Members Introduce the NASH Care Act of 2020

If passed, the law would boost liver disease research and create a national strategy to tackle non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

People Hospitalized With NAFLD Have Higher Death Rate, Independent of Heart Disease Risk

All-cause mortality rates were highest among those with NAFLD-related cirrhosis.

Growth Hormone May Reduce Liver Fat in Young Adults With NAFLD

Developing treatments for fatty liver disease has proved challenging, and there are currently no approved medications.

Are you aware of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)?

What’s in the Pipeline for NAFLD and NASH Treatment?

Optimal treatment for fatty liver disease may involve combining drugs with different mechanisms of action.

Experimental NASH Drugs Improve Fibrosis and Liver Health

The best-performing combo, firsocostat and cilofexor, showed benefits despite missing the main study endpoint.

Consumption of High Fructose Drives Fatty Liver Disease

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

Cotadutide Improves NASH Biomarkers in Overweight People With Diabetes

The experimental drug led to significant reduction in body weight but was accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Abnormal Liver Tests Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes

The prevalence of abnormal liver tests in people hospitalized with COVID-19 is higher than previously found.

What’s the Difference between NAFL, NAFLD and NASH?

A look at 3 forms of fatty liver disease: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

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What are the symptoms of NAFLD/NASH?

What are the complications of fatty liver disease?

Many people with fatty liver disease have obesity, diabetes and other metabolic conditions.

International Registries Shed More Light on Liver Disease and COVID-19

People with advanced liver cirrhosis are at greater risk for severe COVID-19 illness and death.

Fatty Liver Disease Tied to Metabolic Health Conditions in People With HIV

As with HIV-negative individuals, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is tied to diabetes and irregular blood lipids in those with HIV.

Fatty Liver Disease Highly Prevalent in American Adults

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

More Physical Activity Tied to Lower Fatty Liver Disease Mortality

Exercising for a longer period of time was especially linked to a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular conditions.
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