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COVID-19 vaccines weaker in liver transplant recipients, CLD patients
COVID-19 vaccines weaker in liver transplant recipients, CLD patients
19 Nov 2021 byTristan Manalac

Vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) induce weaker and more transient immune responses in liver transplant recipients, those with cirrhosis, or those with chronic liver disease (CLD), according to a study presented at The Liver Meeting Digital Experience 2021 by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD 2021).

COVID-19 vaccines weaker in liver transplant recipients, CLD patients
19 Nov 2021
Liver injury persists in patients with vaccine breakthrough COVID-19
Liver injury persists in patients with vaccine breakthrough COVID-19
18 Nov 2021 byStephen Padilla

Liver injury is not uncommon among patients with vaccine breakthrough COVID-19, indicating the importance of monitoring liver injury enzymes, according to a study presented at The Liver Meeting 2021 by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD 2021).

Liver injury persists in patients with vaccine breakthrough COVID-19
18 Nov 2021
Statins reduce hepatocellular carcinoma risk in cirrhotic patients
Statins reduce hepatocellular carcinoma risk in cirrhotic patients
17 Nov 2021

The risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and bridging fibrosis is low, reveals a recent study. In addition, dose-dependent statin can substantially lower the risk of HCC in patients with NASH cirrhosis.

Statins reduce hepatocellular carcinoma risk in cirrhotic patients
17 Nov 2021
Pandemic burnout hounds hepatology providers
Pandemic burnout hounds hepatology providers
17 Nov 2021 byStephen Padilla

Burnout is experienced by nearly half (~40 percent) of hepatology providers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as shown by the negative impact of emotional well-being, including work fulfilment and satisfaction, according to a study.

Pandemic burnout hounds hepatology providers
17 Nov 2021
TAF rivals TDF for CHB suppression after orthotopic liver transplantation
TAF rivals TDF for CHB suppression after orthotopic liver transplantation
17 Nov 2021