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Fatty liver disease
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsHK2 protein identified as potential treatment target for MASH: Study
Two proteins called S100A11 and HK2 contribute to the abnormal buildup of fat in the liver that characterizes steatotic liver disease (SLD), according to…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsVitamins play a key role in liver health, so monitoring your levels is crucial
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with vitamin supplementation. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsTrial of combo therapy for MASH-related cirrhosis to start this year
Sagimet Biosciences said it expects a clinical trial testing a combination therapy in people with cirrhosis, or irreversible liver scarring, due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsLiving with MASH reminds me to avoid making assumptions
I’m not perfect. Sure, I’d love to possess the unshakable confidence of people who seem convinced they are, but I’ve learned to accept most of…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsHuman trial testing gene silencing injection therapy for MASH kicks off
The first participant has been dosed in a large clinical trial testing TGM-312, a novel gene-silencing therapy designed to slow the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsDon’t let liver disease keep you from chasing your dreams
After struggling with my health for years, mainly due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), my life has taken a dramatic turn for the better.
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsParental obesity triples risk of early liver disease in children, new study finds
People whose biological parents were overweight or obese at the time of their conception face a greater risk of early liver disease, according to a…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsThe different ways fatty liver disease affects women vs. men
A few years ago, I took a DNA test to learn more about my heritage and better understand the health risks that might be tucked…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
NewsNew blood test helps spot hidden liver scarring earlier
A new add-on blood test called the FAP-Index may help accurately identify serious liver scarring in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD),…
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