Dosing begins in trial of drug combo for severe fatty liver disease
The first healthy volunteers have been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial testing a combination therapy for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a severe form…
News
Liver Foundation honors family who turned diagnosis into giving
A family whose experience with biliary atresia led to an effort to help others navigate the challenges of pediatric liver disease is among those being…
Oregon gets $7.5M US grant to treat HCV with telehealth, peer support
A three-year program in Oregon is receiving a $7.5-million federal grant to improve healthcare for rural residents who use recreational drugs. The program will use…
Aramchol shows promise as PSC treatment, mouse study finds
Aramchol, a small molecule in the Galmed Pharmaceuticals pipeline, prevented and reversed inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of the bile ducts in mouse models of…
ALF unveils network to connect living donors with strangers in need
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is launching a first-of-its kind national database, called the ALF Living Donor Network, to connect people willing to…
Drug combo shrinks liver fat in rats and zebrafish: Study
A combination of pemafibrate and telmisartan, two medications approved in some countries to help manage cardiovascular conditions, may help reduce the buildup of liver fat…
Know your risks – and options – this National Liver Awareness Month
October is National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and advocacy organizations across the U.S., including the American Liver Foundation (ALF), are…
Enrollment complete in 2 Phase 2 trials testing hepatitis B treatment
Enrollment is complete in two Phase 2 clinical trials testing Ausperbio’s AHB-137 in people with chronic hepatitis B, the company said. That “positions us…
PBC worst for life quality among autoimmune liver diseases: Study
Adults with autoimmune liver disease experience lower quality of life, especially those with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), who report more fatigue, sleepiness, and pain…
PFIC Awareness Day means… spotlighting the rare liver disease
Supporters are gearing up for the 7th Annual PFIC Awareness Day on Oct. 5, with advocates behind the yearly event focused on improving public awareness,…
Recent Posts
- Alagille made us constantly worry about child milestones
- New drug HU6 cuts liver fat but preserves muscle mass
- Better to have Kasai surgery before liver transplant for biliary atresia
- All spots filled in trial testing Vir’s combo treatment for hepatitis D
- Most recent liver stiffness test best predicts risk of PBC progression