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Genetics & Precision Medicine
Sys. Review
Review of scRNA-seq applications in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma research
New sequencing tools map liver disease across many species
This narrative review examines the use of single-cell and single-nucleus RNA sequencing in models of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, fibr…
Scientists used advanced sequencing to study liver disease in humans and animals. This review maps how the disease changes at a cellular lev…
Frontiers
Apr 28, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
Narrative review offers mechano-immunology framework for keloid management strategies
Keloids May Be Driven by a Hidden Force You Can’t See
This narrative review synthesizes current understanding of keloid pathogenesis and treatment.
Understanding how tension fuels inflammation could change how we prevent and treat stubborn scars.
Frontiers
Apr 24, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Narrative review on T cell subsets in primary biliary cholangitis
New Liver Drug Targets Hidden Immune Cells
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on T cell subsets in primary biliary cholangitis.
Stopping the wrong immune cells could finally stop liver disease for those who do not respond to standard care.
Frontiers
Apr 24, 2026
Gastroenterology
Sys. Review
Systematic review links periodontitis to NAFLD progression and HCC risk
Your Mouth Could Be Harming Your Liver—Here’s What to Do
This systematic review finds that periodontitis and oral pathogens like F.
You brush your teeth every day. You might floss sometimes.
Frontiers
Apr 23, 2026
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Cohort
Influenza vaccine induces stronger immune responses in liver cirrhosis patients
Flu Shot Works Better in Advanced Liver Disease
This prospective observational study found that patients with liver cirrhosis mount stronger humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to t…
You’re living with cirrhosis. Every cold feels dangerous.
Frontiers
Apr 23, 2026
Gastroenterology
Sys. Review
Integrative review of Epimedium flavonoids in hepatitis and cirrhosis shows preclinical promise but lacks clinical validation
Ancient Herb Shows New Promise for Liver Scarring and Hepatitis
This integrative review synthesizes data from 33 high-impact studies regarding Epimedium species and its bioactive flavonoids, icariin and i…
This research suggests a traditional herb may offer a new way to protect the liver, but more work is needed to prove it’s safe and effective…
Frontiers
Apr 22, 2026
Psychiatry
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis on depression and anxiety prevalence in liver cirrhosis
More Than Half of Cirrhosis Patients Face Anxiety, New Global Study Reveals
This meta-analysis synthesized data from 23 studies including 979,113 patients with liver cirrhosis to estimate the prevalence of depression…
This massive global review proves that mental health struggles are a hidden, widespread crisis for people living with liver disease.
Frontiers
Apr 19, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Observational study links semaglutide dose and weight loss to lower liver disease risk
Study links semaglutide use to lower risk of several liver conditions in patients with liver disease
This observational study from a real-world federated EHR network analyzed 6,734 patients with liver disease.
Higher semaglutide doses and greater weight loss were linked to lower risks of steatohepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, and death in patien…
medRxiv
Apr 19, 2026
Neurology
Sys. Review
Review of liver disease immunomodulation strategies notes precision over broad suppression
Your Liver's Immune Cells Play Both Hero and Villain at Once
This narrative review examines immunomodulation approaches for liver diseases, including acute liver injury, HBV infection, MASLD/MASH, fibr…
Liver immune cells can both damage and repair your organ at the same time, a discovery that could unlock new precision treatments for hepati…
Frontiers
Apr 18, 2026
Oncology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis links rare APOB variants to advanced MASLD, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma across large cohorts
Do rare gene changes linked to liver disease also raise your risk for cancer and scarring?
This meta-analysis reviews data from the Million Veteran Program, UK Biobank, and clinical cohorts to assess rare APOB variant carriage in p…
Rare gene changes linked to fatty liver disease also raise your risk for liver cancer and severe scarring, according to new findings.
Apr 16, 2026
Gastroenterology
Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis compares preventive measures for esophageal variceal bleeding in 6510 cirrhosis patients
New Combo Stops Bleeding Better Than Old Drugs
This network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 6510 patients with liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices regarding primary preventive meas…
Combining two specific medicines stops dangerous stomach bleeding better than older single-drug treatments for people with advanced liver sc…
Frontiers
Apr 16, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Cohort
PON1 genetic variants rs2057681 and rs854572 modulate PONase activity and dysmetabolic risk in MASLD
Your Liver's Hidden Genetic Shield
This cohort study of 922 Portuguese individuals from the PREVADIAB2 cohort examined associations between PON1 genetic variants and metabolic…
Your specific DNA pattern for a liver enzyme predicts diabetes and liver scarring risk better than simple blood tests alone.
medRxiv
Apr 16, 2026
Questions about Cirrhosis
How common is depression among patients with liver cirrhosis?
Depression is very common in liver cirrhosis, affecting about 37% of patients globally, yet it often goes undiagnosed.
Full answer →Can the Patient Buddy App help reduce hospital readmissions for my cirrhosis?
Yes, the Patient Buddy App reduced avoidable hospital readmissions in cirrhosis patients by about half in a clinical trial, but discuss with your doctor if it's right for you.
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