Hepatology

The treatment also showed signs of metabolic gains, with more benefit seen with the 50-mg dose than the 28-mg.

The global incidence, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years tied to metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH)-related liver cancer have more than doubled in older adults since 1990, with a heavy impact on low- and middle-income countries.

Approval was based on part 1 of the ESSENCE trial, with part 2 results expected in 2029.

The risk of fatty liver disease is especially high in patients with multiple cardiometabolic risk factors who undergo gallbladder removal, according to research from South Korea.

TACE combined with SBRT enhanced survival rates in patients with large hepatocellular carcinoma tumors, offering promising treatment insights.

Findings underscore the potential limitations of using systemic inflammatory indices like the Dietary Inflammatory Index and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index to assess organ-specific conditions.

Researchers said longitudinal studies are critical to refine and optimize the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

In the M-ACCEL trial, HU6-induced weight loss was exclusively attributed to fat loss, with no statistically significant loss in lean muscle.

There was no association observed between lower income and increased fibrosis among New York City residents with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

The Global Liver Institute urges worldwide integration of liver health into diabetes and obesity care as steatotic liver disease surges.

Findings offer a potential basis for sex-specific dietary guidelines for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), as this relationship was significant for men but not women.

Weekly 2.4 mg semaglutide was linked to improved liver histology results but did not significantly reduce body pain compared with placebo.

Naim Alkhouri, MD, spoke to the potential for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to transform the treatment landscape for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and severe fibrosis.

Lacking awareness of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) constitutes a critical barrier for enhancing patient care, said Naim Alkhouri, MD. Awareness efforts can not only increase patient access, but also improve the overall wellbeing, experience, and outcomes for this population.

Downstaging and bridging strategies are changing how hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is treated.

The future of treating metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) looks brighter than ever, says Naim Alkhouri, MD, as data emerges on newly developed interventions.

A recent review highlights the gaps in clinical guidelines and treatment approaches for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and looks ahead to the future promise of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for liver conditions.

Data from patients across 3 different randomized controlled trials showed improvements in both adiponectin and PRO-C3, primary end points in the trials.

Data from a meta-analysis of 8 observational studies accounting for more than 26 million people across the globe were evaluated in a new review.

Weight loss is a key effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), but these drugs may also provide liver health benefits independent of this mechanism.

Resmetirom offers a targeted approach to metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) for use alongside lifestyle modifications.

Inclusion of female and Hispanic/Latino patients has increased over time, but most trials of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) still take place in high-income countries and have majority-White patient populations.

The invasive nature of lipid biopsies has lead researchers to dedicate more efforts to unveiling noninvasive diagnostic methods for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

Rising rates of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis indicate a need for public health interventions.

Emerging evidence suggests that fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) could play a future part in the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).