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Metabolic-Related Diseases in Autoimmune Hepatitis Patients Promote Liver Fibrosis

By Peter W. PENG 2024.10.21

Introduction: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease that affects both men and women, with about 30% of AIH cases occurring in individuals over 60 years old. Metabolic syndrome,…

Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Alleviate Liver Fibrosis

By Mourabit Halima 2024.10.20

Despite increasing knowledge of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying liver fibrosis, no Western medicine has been approved to treat the condition. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which are multipotent progenitor…

Hepatology | Association Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Adolescents

By Lisa Cui 2024.10.17

Editor's Note: A recent study led by Dr. Vidhu V. Thaker from Columbia University Medical Center has revealed a significant association between subclinical hypothyroidism and metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)…

2024 Nobel Prize | MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and Liver Diseases

By Mourabit Halima 2024.10.16

On October 7, 2024, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to American scientist Victor Ambros and American biologist Gary Ruvkun. They were recognized for their discovery of…

Dr. Lai Wei: Interpretation of Key Points from the 2024 Edition of the Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic (Non-Alcoholic

By Lisa Cui 2024.10.15

Editor's note: Liver diseases, primarily viral hepatitis, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), and alcoholic liver disease, affect approximately 400 million people in China. With the increasing pace of life, unhealthy…

Impact of Gut Microbiota on Patients with Decompensated Cirrhosis

By Lisa Cui 2024.10.14

Editor’s note: The human gastrointestinal tract hosts trillions of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which play essential roles in physiological functions and disease mechanisms. Extensive research has demonstrated that…

Dr. Jidong Jia Discusses the Establishment of the World Association of Chinese Doctors Physicians Hepatology Committee

By Lisa Cui 2024.10.11

Editor's Note: Liver diseases pose a serious threat to human health, with complex and varied courses that range from chronic hepatitis, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis to liver failure and hepatocellular…

Sino-Foreign Dialogue on the Banks of the Yangtze River: Experts’ High-end Talks to Explore the Frontiers and Cooperation Paths of Viral Hepatitis Res

By Peng Longmei 2024.09.29

Editor's note: The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, has just passed. Many experts and scholars in the field of infectious diseases and liver diseases from home and abroad gathered…

Dr. Junhong Liu: Advantages and Unique Features of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Liver Fibrosis

By Mourabit Halima 2024.09.20

Editor's Note: Liver fibrosis is a common pathological process in various chronic liver diseases and is closely related to disease progression. It is a critical factor influencing the prognosis of…

The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Dr. Qing Xie Leads Global Study on Infections in Hospitalized Cirrhosis Patients Across 24 Sub-centers!

By Peter W. PENG 2024.09.18

On September 4, Dr. Qing Xie's team from Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, published a research paper titled Global prevalence and characteristics of infections…