CIRRHOSIS

This study tested a specific type of surgery for people with advanced liver scarring (cirrhosis) who have complications like an enlarged spleen and bleeding. The surgery aimed to remove the spleen and reroute blood flow while carefully avoiding a major nerve to see if it reduced …

This study tested whether smartphone apps could help people with cirrhosis avoid returning to the hospital soon after discharge. Researchers gave 232 patients and their caregivers apps to track symptoms like confusion, pain, and daily function. They compared this group to patient…

This study tested whether a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help find serious liver disease earlier. The AI analyzed routine electrocardiogram (ECG) heart tests from adult patients to look for hidden signs of liver scarring. Researchers compared whether doctors using …

This study tested a new, gentle scanning method (called elastometry) to measure liver scarring (fibrosis) in children. The goal was to see if this scan could be as accurate as a standard liver biopsy, which is invasive and painful. If successful, this scan could help doctors moni…

This study tested whether a heart ultrasound (echocardiography) could help doctors better diagnose kidney problems in people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Researchers examined 28 patients with sudden kidney injury to see if the ultrasound could predict who would benefi…

This study tested how consistent and reliable a special type of MRI scan, called LiverMultiScan, is for measuring liver health. Researchers scanned 61 volunteers with various liver conditions on different MRI machines to see if the results were the same each time. The goal is to …

This study tested a smartphone app called 'Patient Buddy' to see if it could help prevent cirrhosis patients from being readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. The app allowed patients and their caregivers to communicate daily with their care team about health con…

This study tested if the medication Apixaban can safely prevent dangerous blood clots from forming in the main vein of the liver (portal vein) after surgery. It involved 40 people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis) who had their spleen removed. Patients took Apixaban for a y…

This study tested if a gentle, non-drug method could make an urgent endoscopy procedure easier for patients. Researchers enrolled 180 people with liver disease who needed a scope to check for a serious bleeding issue. They compared standard care to a special acupressure technique…

This study tested whether a sleep medicine called lemborexant is safe and effective for people with liver cirrhosis who have trouble sleeping. It involved 82 adults with cirrhosis and poor sleep, comparing the drug to a placebo. The goal was to see if it improved sleep quality wi…

This study looked back at medical records to understand how safe a common cancer removal procedure is for patients who have both early-stage stomach/esophageal cancer and advanced liver disease with swollen veins. Researchers compared 206 patients across 7 hospitals—some with liv…

This study aimed to find out whether written text or video is a better way to educate patients about cirrhosis, a serious liver condition. Researchers randomly assigned 218 adults with cirrhosis to receive educational materials in one of these two formats. They then measured how …

This study aimed to understand how bacteria from the gut might move into the liver and bloodstream in people with hepatitis C-related liver disease. Researchers enrolled 30 adults with stable hepatitis C and varying levels of liver scarring. Participants underwent detailed testin…

This study aimed to better understand the genetic and molecular characteristics of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Researchers analyzed tumor samples from 808 patients to identify common genetic patterns and test a 'liquid biopsy' method using blood samples. The goal was…

This study aimed to find out how common pain is for people with liver cirrhosis who are in the hospital. Researchers asked 30 hospitalized patients about their pain, its location, intensity, and how it affects their sleep and quality of life. The goal was to gather basic informat…