LIVER DISEASES

This study tested a new patch called GATT-Patch to control bleeding during minimally invasive (keyhole) liver and gallbladder surgery. 53 adults were randomly assigned to receive either GATT-Patch or a standard patch. The main goal was to see if GATT-Patch could stop bleeding wit…

This study tested a new surgical patch called GATT-Patch against an existing patch called TachoSil. The goal was to see which patch works better to stop bleeding during planned open liver surgery. Researchers enrolled 132 patients across multiple hospitals to compare how quickly …

This study looked at whether mindfulness exercises can lower stress and improve communication between patients with liver disease and their doctors. 56 adults took part. Researchers measured stress, anxiety, and how well patients felt they could share in decisions about their car…

This study looked at how the experimental drug etavopivat is processed by the body in people with different levels of liver disease (mild, moderate, or severe) compared to those with healthy livers. A total of 48 adults received a single dose of the drug and were monitored for ab…

This study tested whether a pop-up alert in the electronic medical record could help doctors refer patients with fatty liver disease (NASH) to a liver specialist. Thirty doctors from internal medicine, family medicine, and endocrinology took part. The goal was to see if the alert…

This study used liver tissue from pigs and humans to learn how bacteria and viruses cause severe infections. Researchers aimed to understand the earliest steps of infection in the liver, which could lead to better treatments. The study involved 36 adults who donated leftover live…

This study looked at how moderate liver problems affect the way the body handles a new cancer medicine called sevabertinib. About 20 people (10 with liver impairment and 10 healthy) took a single dose and had their blood levels measured. The goal is to help doctors decide the rig…

This study looked at 52 adults who had a living donor liver transplant to see if using a microscope or surgical loupes (magnifying glasses) leads to fewer bile duct complications after surgery. The goal was to find out which tool helps the surgeon reconnect the bile duct more saf…

This study checked if a special MRI scan called LiverMultiScan gives the same results when a person is scanned twice on the same machine or on different machines. 61 adults with various liver diseases took part. The goal was to see if the scan reliably measures liver fat, iron, a…

This study tested whether a simple breath analysis could help diagnose or predict liver disease, liver cancer, and COVID-19. Researchers collected breath samples from 46 participants to detect unique chemical patterns. The goal was to develop a non-invasive test for disease diagn…

This study tested a program called GRACE that helps people understand their genetic risk for diseases like heart disease, cancer, and liver disease. Researchers worked with 245 patients, their doctors, and family members in primary care clinics, including those with limited resou…