July 11, 2025

Bariatric Surgeries Reverse Liver Fibrosis

Bariatric surgeries led to greater long-term reductions in liver fat and fibrosis than endoscopic options, offering more effective treatment for obesity-related liver disease.

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July 11, 2025

Patients With Sludge Pancreatitis Have Fewer Complications

An international cohort study found that patients with sludge- or microlithiasis-induced acute pancreatitis had significantly fewer long-term complications than those with gallstone-related pancreatitis.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 27, 2025

Refractory Esophageal Varices: Strategies Compared

A new review outlines updated strategies for managing refractory esophageal varices, comparing international guidelines and highlighting minimally invasive options such as embolization and stenting when endoscopic methods fail.

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June 27, 2025

MASLD Linked to Sudden Hearing Loss

New research links a common metabolic liver condition in older adults to elevated risk of sudden hearing loss, highlighting potential implications for screening and prevention.

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June 24, 2025

Blood Test Predicts Liver Transplant Failure

A new blood test analyzing cell-free DNA methylation patterns can identify the type and source of liver transplant injuries weeks before clinical diagnosis, potentially reducing reliance on biopsies.

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June 18, 2025

Short on Docs, NPs Fill the Gap

As America’s older adult population grows and geriatricians retire, nurse practitioners are stepping up to provide essential, compassionate care—often in patients’ homes.

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April 26, 2024

Lack of Widespread Adoption of Nonstigmatizing Language on Liver Transplant Center Websites

Stigmatizing language on transplant websites may deter patients with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-associated liver disease from seeking necessary medical care.

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May 01, 2024

Chronic Liver Disease in Latinx Pediatric Patients: Risk Factor Potentially Identified as Cases Rise

Investigators may have uncovered a new factor contributing to the rising incidence of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease among Latinx pediatric patients.

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