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Tribute to Prof. Roger Williams
It is with great sadness that EASL announces the passing of Prof. Roger Williams, a pioneer in liver disease and an inspiration to the world of hepatology. We send our sincere condolences…
PREDICT Study uncovers three clinical courses in acutely decompensated cirrhosis with distinct pathophysiology
Researchers at EF Clif identify three different clinical courses for the first time, in patients with acute decompensated cirrhosis without acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). July 14, 2020 – A clinical study led…
Journal of Hepatology ranking climbs, remaining best journal on liver disease
ClarivateTM Analytics released the 2020 update of its Journal Citation Reports©, including the much anticipated 2019 impact factor. EASL’s flagship monthly journal, the Journal of Hepatology, achieved unprecedented results with a 2019…
Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis
Repeated measurements of the biomarker FIB-4 in the blood every few years can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published…
Maternal obesity increases the chance of liver cancer in offspring for generations
Scientists have identified a microRNA in obese mouse mothers that may increase the odds of liver cancer in their offspring throughout multiple generations, report scientists in the Journal of Hepatology. Amsterdam, June…
NAFLD in pregnancy increases risks for mother and baby
Women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) should receive preconception counselling on increased maternal and infant risks, while pregnant mothers may benefit from evaluation by a high-risk obstetrics team, recommend scientists in…