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Muscle weakness and frailty adversely affect late-stage liver disease, study finds
AMRA Medical Research Results Support Strengthening Sarcopenia Guidelines AMRA Medical’s research publication in JHEP Reports details the link between MRI-based adverse muscle composition and NAFLD metabolic comordidity & poor function. Linköping, Sweden,…
Autumn 2020 offers a crop of EASL hepatology fellowships
From ground-breaking discoveries to the Nobel Prize 2020, hepatology is cutting edge. This autumn, EASL has a crop of exciting fellowships on offer, to foster the next generation of bright minds. Are…
Hepatitis C scientists in the limelight: Nobel Prize 2020
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 has been awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus. Solna, October 5,…
Patients with cirrhosis at increased risk of death from COVID-19, study finds
An international study led by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has shown that patients with cirrhosis are at increased risk of dying as a result of COVID-19. Oxford, October…
A pioneer in transplantation: a tribute to Prof. Chris Gips (17 February 1932 – 29 July 2020)
It is with great sadness that EASL announces the passing of Prof. Christiaan Hendrik (Chris) Gips, a pioneer in liver transplantation, patient empowerment, and education in the field of hepatology. His work…
A giant in hepatology: a tribute to Prof. Roger Williams (29 August 1931 – 26 July 2020)
At Digital ILC 2020, EASL planned to give a Recognition Award to Prof. Roger Williams to honour his lifelong contribution to hepatology. Sadly, Prof. Williams passed away just a month before he…
