Yaqrit strengthens board and senior management ahead of multi-prong clinical push in advanced liver disease
Ex-Takeda VP Tauhid Ali, Ph.D., with broad leadership and drug development experience becomes Board DirectorSeasoned regulatory strategist Darren ...
Researchers identify Lhx2 as key gene in hepatic stellate cells regulating liver regeneration and fibrosis
A research team has identified the transcription factor Lhx2 (LIM homeobox protein 2) as a key regulator in hepatic stellate cells. Lhx2 was found to simultaneously promote liver regeneration and ...
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Celiac Disease Linked to Persistent Risk for Liver Conditions
Patients with celiac disease have double the incidence rate of chronic liver disease compared with those without this ...
Government launches campaign to screen people above 30 for non-communicable diseases, common cancers
In view of the escalating burden of non-communicable diseases in the country, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday launched ...
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Genfit builds rare liver disease pipeline with Versantis buy
acute exacerbations that occur in the late-stages of chronic liver disease and can lead to multiple organ failures. ACLF generally requires urgent medical intervention, with a mortality rate of 23 ...
The Lancet3d
Non-invasive tests for assessing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis B
Assessment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis is crucial for the management of patients with chronic hepatitis B. The presence of at least moderate liver fibrosis is an important indication for antiviral ...
Patented transdermal drug candidate from Vascarta may offer a convenient & cost-effective way to treat sickle cell disease
An article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) Nexus journal* by Goel et al. describes studies in ...
Devonian Announces Positive in Vivo Results of Thykamine™ on Gene Expression Associated With Fibrosis
Devonian Health Group Inc. ("Devonian" or the "Company") (TSXV: GSD; OTCQB: DVHGF), a clinical stage corporation focused on ...
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Feeding the Child with Liver Disease
A thorough nutrition assessment of a child with liver disease is essential ... but provides little guidance for acute management. Dietary Assessment A thorough diet history is essential and ...