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A Better Way to Make Pluripotent Cells From Liver Cells
Researchers have identified an efficient method for creating pluripotent stem cells from differentiated liver cells, according to the April issue of Gastroenterology. This technology could lead to new methods for therapeutic regeneration of diseased or damaged tissues. Embryonic stem cells … Continue reading
Why are Some Immunized Children Still At Risk for HBV Infection?
Despite immunization, children born to mothers with replicating HBV (marked by hepatitis B e antigen, or HBeAg) are still at risk for infection, according to the April issue of Gastroenterology. Mother-to-infant transmission is the major cause of hepatitis B virus … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, Cirrhosis, HCC, hepatitis, mother to child transmission, mother-child, pediatric, Prevention, vaccination, vaccine
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What Factors Predict Recovery From Chronic HBV Infection?
A low and rapidly decreasing level of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a good sign for patients with chronic HBV infection, according to the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Tracking progression of chronic HBV infection can be … Continue reading
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Tagged Cirrhosis, cure, Fibrosis, HCC, hepatitis, liver disease, prognosis, recovery, treatment, virus
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Can We Treat Chronic HCV Infection Without Interferon?
A potent combination of 2 drugs that directly target the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is effective in patients with chronic infection, and doesn’t require interferon therapy, according to an article in the December issue of Gastroenterology. Patients infected with HCV … Continue reading
Posted in Liver/Biliary, Technology
Tagged Cirrhosis, Clinical Trial, DAA, direct acting antiviral agent, drug development, Fibrosis, HCV, hepatitis C, liver disease, therapy
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How Does Deferasirox Reduce Liver Fibrosis?
Liver fibrosis is reduced in patients with iron overload β-thalassemia and hepatitis C given the iron chelator deferasirox, according to Yves Deugnier et al. in the October issue of Gastroenterology. The liver is the main site of iron accumulation in … Continue reading
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Tagged ALT, Cirrhosis, Clinical Trial, HCV, hepatitis, iron, Ishak stage, liver diseaes, outcome, therapy
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What is the Best Strategy for Treating Pediatric Autoimmune Hepatitis?
Immunosuppressant therapy causes permanent recovery from liver failure in most children with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), reports Miriam Cuarterolo et al. in the February issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. AIH is a progressive, inflammatory liver disease that predominantly affects girls … Continue reading
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Tagged Autoimmunity, children, Cirrhosis, immune response, liver disease, Liver Inflammation, therapy
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