Treatment of this autoimmune liver disease should also address various symptoms and complications arising from any associated autoimmune diseases, particularly cholestasis and cirrhosis-related ...

People with chronic liver disease have dramatic changes to the types and functions of bacteria in the gut and mouth, a new study has revealed.

A key driver of cirrhosis complications and mortality is infection. Clinicians and scientists increasingly believe many of these infections are influenced by changes in the microbiome not only in ...

Cirrhosis is a progressive liver condition that often remains hidden in its early stages. The disease, marked by irreversible ...

The effects of cirrhosis can lead to several complications. One of these is hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a buildup of toxins in the brain. HE can lead to problems with movement, sleep, and ...

The only curative treatment available for cirrhosis is a liver transplant. When cirrhosis complications develop, some will be lucky enough to be listed for a transplant. But nearly 30 percent of ...

Necroptosis is critical for regulating intestinal epithelial cells (IECs). Butyric acid (BA), produced during intestinal ...