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Liver Cirrhosis

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health11 days ago•5 min saved

Big Coffee Study Finds Daily Cups May Lower Liver Disease and Liver Cancer Risk

A UK Biobank analysis of about 355,000 adults over roughly 13 years links coffee intake to substantially lower risks of cirrhosis, liver-related death, and hepatocellular carcinoma, with stronger protection at higher consumption (one to two cups daily reduces cirrhosis by ~20% and liver mortality by ~31%; five or more cups reduces cirrhosis by ~32%, liver death by ~42%, and liver cancer by ~47%). Benefits were similar for caffeinated and decaf coffee and persisted with or without sugar, though added sugars may blunt some effects. Being observational and based on self-reported data, the study shows correlation rather than causation and coffee should complement—not replace—standard preventive health practices.

via Fox News|

#coffee #health #liver-cancer

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

Late Actor's Brother Passes Away at 63

Sean Swayze, the younger brother of actor Patrick Swayze, died at age 63 in Los Angeles due to complications from liver cirrhosis and other health issues, leaving behind a son and daughter, and remembered fondly by family and friends.

via MassLive|

#death #entertainment #liver-cirrhosis

health-medicine2 years ago•4 min saved

"Link Between Dementia and Liver Disease: Reversible Memory Loss in 10% of Patients"

A study suggests that up to 10% of dementia patients may actually have liver cirrhosis, leading to symptoms similar to dementia. This condition, known as hepatic encephalitis, can sometimes be reversed through medication, lifestyle changes, or liver transplant. Researchers found that many dementia patients may have been misdiagnosed and could potentially see improvements in mental function by treating the underlying liver problem. The study highlights the importance of screening for liver cirrhosis in dementia patients and suggests that as many as 670,000 Americans may have been wrongly diagnosed with dementia.

via Daily Mail|

#dementia #health-medicine #hepatic-encephalitis

health3 years ago•2 min saved

"Promising Treatment: GLP-1 Agonists Aid Type 2 Diabetics with Liver Cirrhosis"

A new observational study suggests that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in adults with type 2 diabetes and compensated liver cirrhosis can lower the risk of death, cardiovascular disease, decompensated cirrhosis, and liver failure. The study found that GLP-1 RA users had significantly lower risks for mortality, cardiovascular events, decompensated cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy, and liver failure compared to nonusers. The researchers suggest that GLP-1 RAs may be a treatment option for diabetes patients with liver cirrhosis, but further studies are needed to confirm these results and explore the mechanisms involved.

via Medscape|

#cardiovascular-disease #glp-1-agonists #health