Hepatology

Discover a study evaluating how intrathecal morphine improves early postoperative pain relief and reduces morphine use after open liver surgery.

If validated in larger, diverse populations, the VAS-MASH-US score could represent a major advancement in hepatology.

The study explored the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of low-dose ketamine and Dex, both commonly used anaesthetic agents with known immune-modulating properties.

This study focused on eGDR, a widely accessible proxy for insulin sensitivity derived from waist circumference, hypertension status, and HbA1c levels.

Key findings showed a clear, stepwise increase in risk of complications, including heart failure, stroke, and cardiac arrest, as liver fibrosis scores rose.

In patients with advanced chronic liver disease, several factors such as diet, changes in gut bacteria, and disruption of the gut–vascular barrier can lead to altered levels of TMA and TMAO.

Discover how SGLT-2 inhibitors are linked with reduced risk of serious liver events in cirrhosis patients.

The study highlights stark contrasts in ACLF triggers across regions: HBV predominates in Eastern countries such as China, while alcohol is the main culprit in the West.