Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce ...

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The best-case scenario on alcohol related liver disease is a remission from physical symptoms and a restoration of liver function to a level where the patients can live a life as close to normal as ...

The liver removes toxins from the blood, breaks down proteins, and creates bile. Over time, heavy alcohol use can lead to cirrhosis, a condition in which healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue.

Background and Aims: Neuropathy in association with chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, is recognized; however, there are differences in the incidence and type of neuropathy reported. The ...

Heavy drinking over 10 years or more can greatly increase your risk of cirrhosis. But the more you drink, the more quickly cirrhosis may develop. Your genetics may also play a role. Alcohol affects ...

The researchers noted that integrating mental health support into liver disease treatment is a critical step toward protecting veterans from liver cancer.

HOUSTON, Texas — Patients with liver cirrhosis are at increased risk for stroke, particularly hemorrhagic stroke, a new study suggests. Liver cirrhosis is characterized by a coagulopathy associated ...

In June 2024, Resolution Therapeutics, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, presented pivotal RTX001 data at the EASL Congress 2024 in Milan, underscoring the strong potential of ...

Cirrhosis refers to the late stage of liver fibrosis. Long term liver damage results in the formation of scar tissue in place of the original cells. This leads to swelling, inflammation and ...

Cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease, results from long-term damage and scarring, impairing vital functions. Common causes include alcohol abuse, hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. Early detection ...