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Lenvatinib-TACE combo a new first-line treatment alternative for advanced liver cancer?
Lenvatinib-TACE combo a new first-line treatment alternative for advanced liver cancer?
23 Feb 2022 byAudrey Abella

In individuals with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the combination of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and lenvatinib as first-line treatment led to improved survival outcomes as opposed to lenvatinib monotherapy, according to findings of the phase III LAUNCH* trial.

Lenvatinib-TACE combo a new first-line treatment alternative for advanced liver cancer?
23 Feb 2022
Serrated polyposis syndrome patients, relatives at risk of colorectal cancer
Serrated polyposis syndrome patients, relatives at risk of colorectal cancer
21 Feb 2022 byStephen Padilla

The risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) is heightened in patients with serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) and their first-degree relatives (FDRs), according to a study, which confirms findings of other reports. In addition, those with sessile serrated lesions (SSL) are at higher of prostate cancer.

Serrated polyposis syndrome patients, relatives at risk of colorectal cancer
21 Feb 2022
Low free sugar diet benefits obese/overweight patients with NAFLD
Low free sugar diet benefits obese/overweight patients with NAFLD
21 Feb 2022

Overweight or obese patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may gain health benefits from a low free sugar diet, results of a trial have shown. Such diet helps reduce hepatic steatosis and fibrosis, as well as improve glycaemic indices and lower concentrations of biomarkers of inflammation, triglycerides (TG), and total cholesterol (TC) levels.

Low free sugar diet benefits obese/overweight patients with NAFLD
21 Feb 2022
Starting vedolizumab early better than late for UC
Starting vedolizumab early better than late for UC
21 Feb 2022 byElvira Manzano

Starting vedolizumab early after the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) appeared more effective than delaying it to after initiation of other UC treatments, according to the RALEE study.

Starting vedolizumab early better than late for UC
21 Feb 2022
Being physically active helps prevent NAFLD
Being physically active helps prevent NAFLD
18 Feb 2022 byStephen Padilla

Physical activity (PA) is associated with a lower prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with greater benefits for higher PA intensities, reveals a study. Better metabolic health, particularly lower waist circumference and insulin resistance, mediates this association.

Being physically active helps prevent NAFLD
18 Feb 2022