LIVER DISEASE

This study tested a new medication called efinopegdutide in 124 adults with fatty liver disease (also called MASLD). The goal was to see if taking the drug every two weeks or every week could safely reduce liver fat. After 28 weeks, the drug helped lower liver fat, and researcher…

This study tested whether a special ultrasound, called ShearWave Elastography, can measure liver stiffness without needing a needle biopsy. Over 1,200 adults with chronic liver disease, liver transplants, or heart failure had a quick scan during a regular clinic visit. The goal w…

This study looked at two different needle sizes used to take liver tissue samples during an endoscopy procedure. The goal was to see which needle gives better samples for diagnosing liver disease. 82 patients with unexplained high liver enzymes took part, and each had samples tak…

This study tested whether a personalized home exercise program (walking three times a week and strength training with elastic bands twice a week) could improve fitness and strength in 30 adults waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if better fitness before surgery c…

This study looked at how people with and without non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) process food. Researchers monitored 53 adults over two days, measuring metabolism, blood, and urine after meals. The goal was to find differences that might explain why fat builds up in the…

This study tested whether video-based education helps liver transplant patients adapt to their disease and use medications correctly. 90 adult patients were split into three groups: two received different video trainings, and one got standard care. Researchers measured adaptation…