Websites of transplant centers in US stigmatize ALD with word choice
Most liver transplant centers in the U.S. continue to use stigmatizing language on their websites that could make people with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD)…
Lindsey Shapiro, PhD, Science Writer — 
Articles by Lindsey Shapiro
Bexotegrast shows positive signs as PSC treatment in Phase 2 trial
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Antiviral duo found effective for hepatitis E despite virus mutations
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