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

Fasting Triggers Inflammation, Platelet Activity, Metabolic Shift 

A human fasting study found that prolonged water-only fasting raised inflammatory and platelet activation markers, reduced amyloid beta proteins, and altered lipid and glucose metabolism, with most changes reversing after refeeding.

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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 23, 2025

IBS Relief: Which Diet Wins?

A randomized trial found that while both Mediterranean and low-FODMAP diets improved symptoms in patients with nonconstipated IBS, the low-FODMAP diet led to greater reductions in symptom severity.

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June 19, 2025

Bile Acid Dysregulation May Drive Alcoholic Hepatitis Severity

Researchers highlight bile acid disruption in alcohol-associated liver disease and recommend therapeutic targets

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