The 1 st International NASH Day is designed to spread scientific and medical knowledge in the general population, with events that will feature informative and educational on-site activities in several cities/countries at the same time, as well as a massive online activity.…
New research charts vitamin D levels and variations in genes that determine vitamin D status in UK children diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. A team of scientists has examined the vitamin D levels in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver…
A Mediterranean style diet - known to be good for the heart - could also be beneficial for patients with liver cirrhosis as it is said to improve gut microbial diversity. Diet rich in vegetables and fermented milk products such…
PARIS — Beginning Thursday, April 12, Healio Gastroenterology and Liver Disease will provide live coverage from the International Liver Congress 2018. Held from Apr. 11 to 15 at the Paris expo Porte de Versailles, the meeting will feature a comprehensive program highlighting…
PARIS — Infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria, which are common in patients with cirrhosis, are associated with a significant elevation in risk for in-hospital mortality, results from a global study show. "The efficacy of first-line treatment is crucial to improve…
A new study in the Journal of Hepatology adds NAFLD to the list of diseases associated with a Western diet that includes relatively high consumption of red and processed meat Amsterdam, March 20, 2018 – World meat consumption has increased during the last decades,…
Geneva, Switzerland 08 March 2018 – Today marks the 108th anniversary of the declaration by the 1910 International Woman’s Conference to observe International Women’s Day (IWD) on the 8th of March. This year, EASL is taking the opportunity to highlight the importance of raising…
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives. Liver disease encompasses a variety of…
Amsterdam, January 22, 2018 - Alcohol is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis and liver-related deaths. Results of a large long-term study in Sweden have confirmed that drinking during late adolescence could be the first step towards liver problems in…
Affecting as many as 650 million people worldwide, obesity has become one of the most serious global health issues. Among its detrimental effects, it increases the risk of developing metabolic conditions, and primarily type-2 diabetes. If the strong links between…