New artificial intelligence (AI) models based on 11 possible risk factors of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) can accurately…
Margarida Maia, PhD
Margarida is a biochemist (University of Porto, Portugal) with a PhD in biomedical sciences (VIB and KULeuven, Belgium). Her main interest is science communication. She is also passionate about design and the dialogue between art and science.
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CHOLESTASIS
NewsLivmarli, Bylvay safely reduce pruritus in PFIC, Alagille children
Livmarli (maralixibat) and Bylvay (odevixibat) can help relieve itching, or pruritus, and reduce liver damage in children with progressive…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsThree-factor tool may predict response to UDCA in PBC: Study
A predictive tool that incorporates several blood biomarkers may help to identify primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) patients who are less…
A genetic variant unique to East Asians increases the risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) by more than…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsLivdelzi approved in UK as PBC treatment for certain adults
Gilead Sciences’ Livdelzi (seladelpar) has been approved in the U.K. as a treatment for adults with primary biliary…
In 2024, Liver Disease News kept readers informed aboout liver disease research, treatments, and clinical trials. Here are the 10…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsModified scoring system could aid biliary atresia diagnosis: Study
A modified version of the Simple Biliary Atresia Scoring System (SBASS) offers a noninvasive way for doctors to make a…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsSoftware helps ID hard-to-interpret Alagille-causing gene mutations
Software tools may help predict whether certain hard-to-interpret mutations in the JAG1 gene affect splicing, a process that can direct…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsFull approval on Ocaliva for primary biliary cholangitis delayed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still reviewing Intercept Pharmaceuticals’ application for full approval of Ocaliva…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsKayfanda wins EU OK for Alagille-related cholestatic pruritus
Ipsen’s Kayfanda (odevixibat) has been approved, under exceptional circumstances, in the European Union (EU) to treat cholestatic pruritus in…