Congenital hepatic fibrosis is a type of liver disease that is present from birth. It typically affects the function of the bile ducts and the veins that carry blood from the digestive tract to the ...
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce ...
Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...
Scientists found that certain molecules made by gut bacteria travel to the liver and help control how the body uses energy.
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a critical complication in liver cirrhosis (LC), significantly worsening portal hypertension and accelerating the progression to decompensation. Early identification of ...
By comparing blood from the portal vein with blood from the general circulation, the researchers aimed to pinpoint which gut ...
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, today ...
Metabolites produced in intestine play central role in controlling obesity and diabetes, study shows
A study conducted at Harvard University identified a group of metabolites that travel from the intestine to the liver and then to the heart, where they are pumped throughout the body. These ...
Hepatic hydrothorax is a respiratory condition that affects people with cirrhosis and other serious liver issues. It occurs when fluid builds up in the pleural space. Hepatic hydrothorax is a ...
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