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A new treatment using specially prepared immune cells has helped people with cirrhosis avoid liver transplants and live longer. The infusions of modified macrophages mark a potential breakthrough for the 2 million Americans living with this life-threatening liver disease.
A breakthrough medication called bepirovirsen has functionally cured 20% of chronic hepatitis B patients within one year, marking the first major treatment advance in decades. The FDA is expected to decide on approval this October.
A groundbreaking hepatitis B treatment is letting patients stop therapy while keeping the deadly liver virus undetectable. The experimental drug achieved a "functional cure" in 20% of trial participants, a breakthrough decades in the making.
A groundbreaking treatment has achieved functional cures in one-fifth of chronic hepatitis B patients, offering hope for a disease that affects 296 million people worldwide. The weekly injection made the virus undetectable even after treatment stopped.
A Korean biotech company hit every major target in testing a promising treatment for a serious liver condition affecting millions worldwide. The breakthrough has global pharmaceutical giants taking notice.
A groundbreaking hepatitis B treatment is helping one in five patients stop therapy entirely while keeping the deadly liver virus undetectable. After decades of searching, researchers may have found the path to a functional cure for a disease that kills 1.1 million people yearly.
Google unveiled an AI system that works like a research team, debating and refining scientific ideas over days instead of giving instant answers. The breakthrough already helped identify promising treatments for liver cirrhosis and cellular aging.
Researchers discovered a protein that acts like a master switch for cholesterol, potentially opening doors to new heart disease treatments. The breakthrough could offer an alternative to statins by controlling harmful cholesterol before it even forms.
After years without any approved therapies, adults living with chronic hepatitis delta virus now have hope with the FDA's approval of Hepcludex, the first treatment for one of the most severe forms of viral hepatitis. This breakthrough fills a critical gap for nearly 200,000 Americans who face rapid progression to serious liver complications.
Scientists at Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge are using Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist AI to accelerate breakthroughs in liver disease, aging, and infectious diseases. The system helps researchers digest decades of studies in days, spotting connections humans might miss.
Researchers found why severely damaged livers stop healing even after patients quit drinking, opening the door to new treatments beyond transplants. The discovery could help thousands avoid liver failure.
A new nonprofit is offering completely free genetic testing for Alpha-1, a serious lung and liver disease that goes undiagnosed in over 90% of patients. The initiative removes all financial barriers and could help thousands finally get answers after years of mystery symptoms.
Scientists have found that transplanting youthful gut bacteria into older mice reversed liver damage and suppressed a cancer-linked gene. This discovery could open new doors for treating age-related liver disease, which affects nearly 40% of adults.
Israeli researchers created the first digital atlas of a healthy human liver, discovering it works in eight precise zones instead of three and functions differently from mice. The breakthrough will help scientists develop better treatments for liver diseases like fatty liver disease.
Ozempic and similar medications may heal arthritis, liver disease, and more by resetting the immune system, not just through weight loss. Scientists are discovering these drugs work throughout the body to reduce harmful inflammation while keeping infection-fighting power strong.
Scientists discovered that pairing two already-approved medications can reverse dangerous liver fat buildup and potentially reduce heart disease risk. The breakthrough could help one in three adults affected by the world's most common liver condition.
UCLA researchers have discovered how to reverse chronic fatty liver disease without diet changes, offering hope to up to 3.8 million Los Angeles residents. The breakthrough targets "zombie cells" that cause liver damage.
Scientists discovered how a naturally occurring hormone called FGF21 reverses obesity in mice by speeding up metabolism instead of suppressing hunger. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for weight loss and liver disease with fewer side effects.
A small trial shows immune cells from liver donors can teach recipients' bodies to accept new organs without harsh medication. The breakthrough could end transplant patients' lifelong dependence on drugs that weaken immunity and cause serious side effects.
Scientists at UCLA discovered that clearing out damaged immune cells reversed fatty liver disease in mice, even when they kept eating unhealthy food. The breakthrough could transform treatment for a condition affecting up to 40% of Los Angeles residents.
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