Early initiation of diuretic therapy in patients with new onset cirrhotic ascites lowers 90-day mortality rate, according to a study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Researchers examined ...

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 ...

Consistent and permanent abstinence from alcohol can lead to the regression of existing liver-related complications, even in ...

A total of 70 consecutive patients were enrolled and divided into three groups. Group I consisted of 30 patients with various types of liver cirrhosis (mean age 65 ± 16 years, range 33-70 years; 15 ...

Women with cirrhosis and ascites experience worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than men, although no difference is seen in daily function, according to a study published in the August issue ...

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Multicentre South American study suggests MASLD is now a leading cause of cirrhosis, reflecting rising metabolic risk factors in the region.

Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver injury where healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis). Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol use disorder (AUD), nonalcoholic fatty liver ...

Even after raising $21 million in equity last week, BioVie is still axing the biotech’s “most de-risked program,” a phase 3-ready investigational infusion for patients with refractory ascites, a ...

Hyponatremia occurs when sodium levels in the body are below the typical level. It may develop in people living with cirrhosis, which is when scar tissue develops on the liver and replaces healthy ...