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Novel Therapies for Cholestasis
Dr William Balistreri reviews the latest data on treatments for primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and cholestasis-related pruritus, presented during the Liver Meeting.
Experts And Viewpoints, December 13, 2017
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Ongoing Trials Put Focus Back on Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers at this year's Liver Meeting offered promising insights into nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and fatty liver disease. Dr William Balistreri surveys their results.
Experts And Viewpoints, December 11, 2017
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'Prehab' for Improved Liver Transplantation Outcomes
Dr William Balistreri on new data suggesting the value of addressing frailty and malnutrition in patients awaiting liver transplantation.
Experts And Viewpoints, December 07, 2017
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Innovations Are Brightening Liver Transplantation Outcomes
Dr William Balistreri recaps the breakthroughs that are increasing options for patients on the liver transplant waitlist.
Experts And Viewpoints, December 04, 2017
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Suspect Supplements: Unregulated OTC Meds and Liver Injury
Mislabeled herbal products are wreaking havoc on livers. A survey of the latest data on this public health concern is presented.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 30, 2017
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Preventing Perinatal Transmission of Hepatitis B
Dr William Balistreri surveys the latest guidelines and studies aiming to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 14, 2017
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Is a Low-FODMAP Diet the Next Big Thing?
Dr William Balistreri surveys the latest data on this dietary invention's efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 20, 2017
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Seeking Less-Invasive Care in Obesity-Related Liver Disease
At DDW 2017, the focus was on finding better ways to detect disease and encourage weight loss. Dr William Balistreri highlights the results.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 28, 2017
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Clinical Outcomes
Studies focused on pediatric patients and factors predicting posttransplant survival. Dr William Balistreri surveys their results.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 27, 2017
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With HCV on the Run, Meet the New Challenge: HCC
Dr William Balistreri reviews several studies investigating the uptick in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 26, 2017
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Hepatitis C Therapies Perform Well in Challenging Patients
This year's Digestive Disease Week focused on shorter, simpler treatments, and new ways to predict outcome. Dr William Balistreri shares the results.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 03, 2017
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Fine-Tuning Hepatitis B Treatment Strategies
Dr William Balistreri reviews new data on how to quantify--and reduce--the long-term risks of hepatitis B infections.
Experts And Viewpoints, June 28, 2017
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Unhealthy Attraction: Magnet Ingestion's Risks to Kids
The ban on these magnets appeared to be a success. Now that an appeals court has overturned it, Dr William Balistreri shares what you need to know.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 12, 2017
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New Insights Into Liver Disease and Transplantation
Findings on new therapeutic options, long-term outcomes, and diagnostic tools were on view at the recent Liver Meeting. Dr William Balistreri reports what you need to know most.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 13, 2017
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New Drugs Seek to Further Improve Outcomes in Hepatitis C
At the recent Liver Meeting, the spotlight was on next-generation interferon- and ribavirin-free regimens. Dr William Balistreri highlights the most interesting results.
Experts And Viewpoints, January 24, 2017
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New Studies Highlight Increasing Prevalence of NAFLD/NASH
Dr William Balistreri shows how recent data act as a wake-up call to this expanding public health issue, while also revealing some promising interventions.
Experts And Viewpoints, January 18, 2017
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‘The Most Popular Diet Ever’: Why Going Gluten-Free Is Risky
Experts discuss the increasing trend among Americans to eliminate or reduce the amount of gluten in their diet and why it may not be right for everyone.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 02, 2016
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Celiac Disease in Children
Experts discuss today's reality of diagnosing and managing celiac disease and related disorders in children. Will new recommendations help?
Experts And Viewpoints, October 25, 2016
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Lean Patients, Yet Still at Risk for Fatty Liver Disease
Dr William F. Balistreri shines a light on nonobese fatty liver disease, including its outcomes, risk factors, and management.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 20, 2016
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New Data May Soon Reshape Transplantation Decisions in ESLD
Dr William Balistreri provides an overview of the research that's adding compelling new ideas on how to enhance transplantation protocols for all types of patients.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 12, 2016