Gilead Sciences‘ Livdelzi (seladelpar) effectively reduces blood levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), a key marker of liver damage, in most people with primary…
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NewsOral ABI-6250 may move into Phase 2 clinical testing for PBC and PSC
Assembly Biosciences plans to develop its investigational oral treatment, ABI-6250, for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) or primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). The…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsItching drives healthcare costs higher for PBC patients, study finds
People with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who experience itching (pruritus) use more healthcare resources and have significantly higher medical costs than those without this…
Low blood levels of vitamin B6 — found in certain foods and essential for metabolism and immune function in the body — can increase the…
Twice-daily treatment with volixibat, Mirum Pharmaceuticals’ oral investigational therapy for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) significantly outperformed a placebo in reducing moderate to severe…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsStarting disease marker levels may shape Iqirvo response in PBC
Adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who have less elevated blood levels of the liver enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP), a marker of liver damage, at…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsMRI scans catch early signs of PSC recurrence after liver transplant
Scheduled MRI scans one to three years after a liver transplant may detect signs of returning primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) earlier than standard blood-based liver…
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NewsWorld Liver Day promotes small habits that can yield big health gains
April 19 marks World Liver Day, a global effort to raise awareness about liver health and the growing burden of liver disease. This year’s…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsOff-label fenofibrate improves liver health in PBC patients: Study
Long-term, off-label treatment with fenofibrate significantly reduces liver damage markers and improves prognostic scores in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) patients who do not respond…
April is officially recognized in the U.S. as National Donate Life Month, an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary impact of organ donation, and the…
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