American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Type: Organization

Name: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

First reported Jun 11 2013 - Updated Jun 11 2013 - 2 reports

Research reveals transplantation of partial livers from deceased adult has become less risky for infants

New research reveals that transplantation of partial livers from deceased adult and teen donors has become less risky for infants and young children, helping to save these young lives. Findings published online in Liver Transplantation, a journal of the ... [Published News-Medical.Net - Jun 11 2013]

Entities: Deceased, Donor, Mortality

First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 2 reports

Vitamin D Deficiency May Help Spread of Hepatitis B Throughout Liver

Researchers from Germany have found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with high levels of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. Findings published online in Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, suggest ... [Published ScienceNewsline - Jun 07 2013]

Entities: Hepatitis B Virus, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hepatitis B

First reported May 28 2013 - Updated May 28 2013 - 1 reports

New C-type hepatitis drug from outside Moscow to be marketed in Russia and abroad

BIOCAD, a biopharma company from outside Moscow, has developed and presented recently in Europe its Algeron, an innovation drug to fight C-type hepatitis.Algeron is expected to be marketed not only in Russia but in many other countries. The new drug is ... [Published Marchmont.ru - May 28 2013]

Entities: Hepatitis, Drugs, Moscow

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 2 reports

AASLD members at forefront to raise awareness of hepatitis B and C

Viral hepatitis is an asymptomatic disease affecting more than 5.3 million Americans. More than 75 percent of those with hepatitis C are unaware they have the virus.Hepatitis B and C Testing and Awareness Day in the U.S. House of Representatives will ... [Published News-Medical.Net - May 23 2013]

Entities: Viral Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

CALIFORNIA: $50,000 Prisoner Prescription: Inmates Get Expensive Hepatitis C Treatment

) Aids Weekly PlusThe use of new, high-cost hepatitis C virus (HCV) drugs for California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) prisoners has become a topic of debate. Prison health officials attribute high HCV prevalence in the CCDR to prisoners ... [Published AEGIS - May 22 2013]

Entities: Hepatitis C, Boceprevir, Telaprevir

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Mayo Clinic

Coffee Consumption Associated With Reduced Risk Of Autoimmune Liver Disease

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores new discoveries in liver disease research, with findings about the impact of coffee on autoimmune disease.While coffee consumption recently has been associated ... [Published Michigan Live - May 21 2013]

Entities: Coffee, Digestive Disease, Mayo Clinic, gastrointestinal

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Relieve Symptoms Related To Crohn's

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores new methods for managing digestive health through diet and lifestyle.Individuals suffering from Crohn's disease are often plagued by reduced muscle strength, fatigue ... [Published Yahoo! News - May 21 2013]

Entities: Vitamin D, Digestive Disease, Crohn's disease, gastrointestinal

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

BPRW DIET SWAP PROVIDES CLUE TO AFRICAN AMERICANS LEVEL OF COLORECTAL CANCER RISK

) — Research presented at this year’s Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) features new data on gut bacteria and colorectal cancer risk in African Americans. Researchers found a dramatic and rapid shift in gut microbiota after switching the diet in healthy subjects ... [Published Black PR Wire - May 20 2013]

Entities: Diet, Colorectal Cancer, African-Americans, Digestive Disease, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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...who are embarking on promising careers in basic and clinical research," said Nicholas F LaRusso, MD, AGAF, chair of the AGA Research Foundation. "We are extremely proud of all that these fellows and students have already accomplished, and we sincerely thank Horizon Pharma for funding this valuable program, which fosters new research developments in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology."

Horizon Pharma Abstract Prizes recognize promising fellows and students [Published EurekAlert! - 14 hours ago]

...Heung Bae KimKim DirectorDirector of the Pediatric Transplant Center at Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts. "Extended time on the liver transplant waitlist also places children at greater risk for long-term health issues and growth delays, which is why it is so important to look for methods that shorten the waitlist time to reduce mortality and improve quality of life for pediatric patients."

Research reveals transplantation of partial livers from deceased adult has become less risky for ... [Published News-Medical.Net - Jun 11 2013]

"Infants continue to have twice the mortality rate of adult candidates on the waitlist," concludes Dr. Kim. "Our study confirms that organ failure and mortality risk in the very young was similar for partial and whole organs from deceased donors. The transplant community must continue to look for ways to reduce mortality rates in pediatric patients and using partial livers from deceased, as well as living donors, may hold the key." This study is published in Liver Transplantation. Media wishing to receive a PDF of the articles may contact sciencenewsroom@wiley.com

Partial livers from deceased donors saving the lives of infants [Published EurekAlert! - Jun 10 2013]

...mortality in the very young, regardless of whether or not the patient receives a partial or whole graft," says Cauley, first author on the paper. "We are hopeful that this new data will support ongoing efforts to make modifications in the national liver allocation policy that makes more livers available for splitting, thereby saving lives and improving quality of life for many children and their families." Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, where its discoveries have benefited...

Split Liver Transplants for Young Children Proven to be as Safe as Whole Organ Transplantation in ... [Published KGWN TV - Jun 10 2013]

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