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Doctors in China say they transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man who lived 171 days after the procedure, and 38 of those days were with the pig organ in place – a first to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Scientists have had early success transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys and hearts into humans, and pig …

Chinese Surgeons Perform First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant  The New York Times A man in China lived more than 170 days after transplant with pig liver, doctors report  CNN Pig’s liver transplanted to human in world first  The Independent Genetically engineered pig livers can support key hepatic functions in humans, xenotransplant study shows  Medical Xpress Pig liver transplant into a living person edges it closer …

Doctors in China say they transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man who lived 171 days after the procedure, and 38 of those days were with the pig organ in place – a first to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Scientists have had early success transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys and hearts into humans, and pig …

Researchers released a study suggesting both sugary drinks and diet sodas are associated with a higher risk of consumers developing fatty liver disease. File Photo by Billie Jean Shaw/UPI People could be at higher risk of fatty liver disease from both sugary sodas and diet drinks, a new study says. In fact, artificially sweetened drinks might pose a greater threat …

Existing Drugs Combine To Fight World’s Most Common Liver Disease  SciTechDaily Cardiovascular Drugs Show Promise Against Most Common Liver Disease  Newsweek Drug combo shrinks liver fat in rats and zebrafish: Study  Liver Disease News Pemafibrate and telmisartan combo may reverse fatty liver  Drug Target Review Source link

Both diet and regular sodas are linked to liver disease, new study finds  AOL.com Diet and sugary drinks raise risk of common liver disease by up to 60%, new research finds  CNN Why just 1 can of diet soda may be worse for your health than regular soda  New York Post Your Favorite Zero-Sugar Drinks May Be Silently Screwing With Your Liver  Men’s Health …

Drinking just one can of fizzy drink per day—diet or full-fat—could dramatically raise the risk of developing deadly liver disease, concerning research today suggested.  Known medically as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the condition is not linked to heavy drinking—the more commonly known cause of liver problems. Instead, MASLD occurs when excess fat builds up inside the liver, and it …

An estimated 80 to 100 million adults in the US may have fatty liver disease and are unaware of it.   The liver often remains silent even when diseased, which is why diagnosis is frequently a surprise and occurs when the condition has reached the advanced stages.  Nearly 96 percent of adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the …

Fatty liver disease, including Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), is increasingly recognised as a major global health concern. While it primarily affects the liver, research shows it also has significant effects on overall health, particularly the heart. Individuals with fatty liver are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular problems such as atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Factors …

Fatty liver disease, particularly NAFLD, is a growing global concern largely driven by lifestyle factors. Gastroenterologist Dr. Pradip Vekariya highlights pedal edema, or swollen feet, as a crucial yet often-ignored early warning sign of liver damage. He stresses the importance of early detection through a simple pitting test to prevent the disease’s progression and save lives. Liver diseases are becoming …