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The door to a label expansion for Exelixis' Cabometyx is now completely closed. Exelixis held out a glimmer of hope – however slim – in the summer of last year, when it published mixed results from an interim…

1. Patients with NAFLD-related HCC have longer disease-free survival than those with HCC from other causes. 2. Tumors from patients with HCC related to NAFLD were often larger in diameter than patients with HCC from other causes. Level of…

Helio Health, an AI-driven healthcare company focused on commercializing tests for early detection of cancer from a simple blood draw, today announced that Hepatology Communications has released positive results from the ENCORE study…

Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, and the incidence of primary liver cancer in the United States has tripled over the past four decades. While chronic viral hepatitis is the primary route to liver…

Researchers are set to test a non-invasive treatment for inoperable early-stage liver cancer, thanks to an injection of more than $2 million in federal government funding. Led by Professor Alan Wigg of Flinders University…

A new non-invasive treatment for inoperable early-stage liver cancer is set to be trialled across Australia this year. The trial conducted by Professor Alan Wigg of flinders university The College of Medicine and Public Health aims to…

Understanding liver cancer and the importance of second opinionsLarry Sullivan was diagnosed with 'terminal' liver cancer in 2019. But now, thanks to an individualized treatment approach curated by multiple doctors, he feels better than he…

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DelveInsight added a report on “Advanced Liver Cancer Market“. It covers an overview, its causes, signs and symptoms, and therapies. Major players are involved in the development of therapies for advanced liver cancer. The launch of…

Maranda Curtis, award-winning gospel and worship singer-songwriter, lends her voice to promote liver cancer prevention in the African American community. The acclaimed music artist has teamed up with Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson…

HUDDINGE, Sweden, February 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- October – December Quarterly Financial Summary Net sales amounted to SEK13.9 (1.5 million. The loss before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITDA) amounts to -SEK23.5…

Liver cancer is cancer that starts in any part of the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Liver cancer rates are rising in the United States. In men, HCC is the fifth most common cause…

A team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have reprogrammed the tumor microenvironment of liver cancer using mRNA nanoparticles. This technology, similar to that used in COVID-19…

Through Express press service CHENNAI: Liver cancer is the third leading cause of death globally. It can occur silently and can only be discovered when it has spread and cannot be treated. Therefore, caution is…

According to the results of a recent study, the combination of PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibition with transarterial chemotherapy and Lenvima (lenvatinib) has been shown to improve outcomes for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)…

Takeaway meals As the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide, liver cancer has become an increasingly important disease for which treatments need to be developed. Using a therapeutic strategy called…

Results from an AstraZeneca trial presented at a recent ASCO meeting offer hope for a new treatment for patients diagnosed with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer.New major trial results reported by…

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The campaign theme for World Cancer Day 2022 is 'Closing the Care Gap' and for the uninitiated - the liver is the largest internal organ that sits below our right ribs, just below our right lung, has two lobes or sections and liver cancer…

Disease progression was more likely to be the best response to immunotherapy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhosis due to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).The presence of cirrhosis due to non-alcoholic…

Hepatitis C can now be effectively treated with modern drugs. However, although they have been cured, some patients may develop liver cancer. Currently, biannual ultrasound screening is done to…

Hepatitis C can now be effectively treated with modern drugs. However, although they have been cured, some patients may develop liver cancer. Currently, biannual ultrasound screening is done to monitor for incipient cancer.…

The experts discussed the effect of Lipiodol on disease management in India and beyond and its use and future application in the country. Guerbet, headquartered in France, hosted its…

Adding tremelimumab to Imfinzi (durvalumab) was safe and effective for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to results from the Phase 3 HIMALAYA trial that were presented at the 2022 symposium of the 'ASCO on…

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UCL study will assess safety and efficacy of MTL-CEBPA in combination with standard of care second-line sorafenib versus using sorafenib aloneThe first patient received a dose as part of a clinical trial!--h5>The>…

SAN FRANCISCO - Adding Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) to Lenvatinib (Lenvima) Treatment Significantly Improved Survival Compared to Levantinib Alone in Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in the LAUNCH Phase…

SAN FRANCISCO ― New Dual Immunotherapy Regimen Significantly Improved Overall Survival Compared to Standard Treatment in Patients With Advanced Unresectable Disease hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the large Phase 3 HIMALAYA trial.…

MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- STRIDE (Single tremelimumab Regular Interval durvalumab) is proposed as a first-line treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), according to a study presented at the annual meeting…

A recent clinical study found coffee has positive effects on digestion and the gut, and it protects against common digestive disorders such as gallstones as well as certain liver diseases.The study was published in the "Nutrients…

In a trial of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) - the most common type of liver cancer - a survival benefit was seen when Lenvima (lenvatinib) was given as initial therapy as opposed to chemoembolization transarterial (TACE),…

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A combination of two immune checkpoint inhibitors, Imfinzi (durvalumab) and tremelimumab, improved overall survival in people with advanced liver cancer, while Imfinzi plus chemotherapy prolonged survival in people with…

Immunotherapy given before surgery caused death from cancerous liver tumors in a third of patients enrolled in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, Mount Sinai researchers report in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology in January. The…

Merck & Co Inc. M.K.R. at published the final results of the phase 3 trial of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) plus best supportive care (BSC) in patients with previously treated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). You will regret not watching…

After late-stage trial failure and FDA scrutiny, a conditional nod to liver cancer for Merck's Keytruda hinged on a second confirmatory study — or at least that's what it seemed. Now that the test has come back positive, the future of the…

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by an accumulation of fat in the liver. You can also get alcohol-related liver disease, which is liver damage caused by drinking too much alcohol. What…

Woman receiving radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has published a new guideline regarding external radiation therapy (EBRT) for primary liver cancer. This is ASTRO's first…

A silent epidemic of liver disease is sweeping the country and the world through an increase in chronic liver disease, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and…

A research team from the University of Hong Kong's LKS School of Medicine (HKUMed) has successfully repurposed an approved drug, the vasodilator ifenprodil, for use in combination with sorafenib, a first-line drug approved by the FDA, for…

EDISON, NJ, Jan. 6, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEPA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of artificial intelligence (“AI”) -based…

CytoDyn shared the positive results of its Phase II clinical study on efficacy of leronlimab against non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The NASH assay met the primary endpoint of proton density fat fraction (PDFF) and the…

EDISON, NJ, Jan. 5, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEPA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of artificial intelligence (“AI”) -based…

January 03, 2022 By Dr Oscar K. SerranoLiver transplant and hepatobiliary surgeonHartford Hospital Transplant Program and Complete Liver Center Hepatocellular…

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder. Although not exclusively associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes (T2D), the link is quite compelling. Cardiovascular disease…

Several small molecule drugs and immunotherapies have been approved for liver cancer. But the lack of response in some patients and the potential side effects point to the need for new treatments. Today, a Swiss team has designed a gene…

Some people with cirrhosis of the liver remain at risk of developing liver cancer even after treatment for hepatitis C, according to the results of a study presented at the AASLD Liver Meeting. The biggest risk factor…

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A new white paper from the European Association of Liver Patients (ELPA) and the organization Digestive Cancers Europe calls for increased equality of best practices for the prevention, diagnosis and management of liver cancer in…

Helio Health and its business partner Fulgent Genetics announced this week the launch of the HelioLiver blood test for liver cancer. HelioLiver is a multi-analyte blood test that uses cell-free DNA methylation (cfDNA) patterns and serum…

It is not known whether the hepatitis C virus plays a direct role in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma or indirectly by causing inflammation and cirrhosis.Direct-acting antivirals have been effective in reducing the risk of tumor…

Exercise as a cancer survivorStephanie Panetello was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2019. She turned to rowing to regain strength after chemotherapy, her husband's liver transplant and acute kidney failure.Liver cancer begins in the liver…

If hepatitis B patients have metabolic risk factors such as obesity and hypertension, they have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and death, a study has shown. The research team, led by Professor Lee June-young of the Department…

Study has shown that removing hepatitis C virus with direct-acting antivirals suppresses tumor progression In a new cohort study of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)…

There are still no established biomarkers to predict the success of immunotherapy in patients with liver cancer. In a multicenter study led by Matthias Pinter of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Medical…

Eureka Therapeutics has initiated the Phase I / II ARYA-2 clinical trial of ET140203 ARTEMIS T cell therapy for the treatment of liver cancer in pediatric patients. Therapy will be investigated to treat…

Although the risk of liver cancer decreases in patients infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for whom the virus is cleared with direct-acting antiviral drugs (DAAs), these patients have not come out of the woods, and those…

New York, November 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Reportlinker.com Announces the Publication of the "Liver Cancer Diagnostics Market Size, Share and Trend Analysis Report by Type, by End Use," by region and segment forecast, 2021 - 2028 "-…

Risk factors for liver cancer include chronic infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus, cirrhosis, diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Clinical gem of the day: liver cancerLiver cancer begins in the cells of the…

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) had a significantly higher risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) due to high levels of serum iron…

The liver is the largest internal organ. It sits under your right ribs below your right lung. Liver cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver cancer in…

FRIDAY, October 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) - Few of the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who are on the liver transplant waitlist receive transition therapy with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), according to a study presented…

Moderate your alcohol intake, reduce the sugar and fat in your diet, and start exercising to lower your risk of liver cancerPrimary liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the fastest growing cause of cancer death in…

BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Genetron Holdings Limited (“Genetron Health” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GTH), a leading precision oncology company in China…

CHICAGO - Only 4% of liver cancer patients awaiting transplants undergo external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), even though it is a safe and effective transition therapy. It's vastly underused compared to other liver-focused…

CHICAGO - Only 4% of liver cancer patients waiting for transplants undergo external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), even though it is a safe and effective transition therapy. It's vastly underused compared to other liver-focused…

Newswise - ARLINGTON, Virginia, October 24, 2021 - People with liver cancer waiting for a transplant may benefit from non-invasive radiation therapy, but rarely receive this therapy, according to a new analysis of U.S. national data. The…

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- Data from mouse models in hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 and Wilson's disease showed that the modified hepatocytes in vivo expanded and significantly repopulated diseased livers, correlating with improved disease burdenPosted: October 21,!-->…

Since its first approval in 2017, more than 100,000 patients have been treated with AstraZeneca Imfinzi's monoclonal antibody (durvalumab), primarily in non-small cell lung cancer.However, new data from the ongoing HIMALAYA Phase 3 trial…

Alliance Bodo Marks / photo via Getty Images AstraZeneca announcement high-level positive data from the HIMALAYA phase 3 trial of a single, high initiation dose of tremelimumab plus Imfinzi (durvalumab) in patients with…

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma - the most common form of liver cancer - has declined in urban areas but has steadily increased in rural areas of the United States over the past two decades, according to recently released…

Survival rates have steadily increased for many cancers, and the outlook for people diagnosed with liver cancer has also improved in recent decades.(Getty Images)The second largest organ after the skin, the liver is about the size of a…

The global liver cancer therapies market is expected to register a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. According to a research article by Chan SL et al., Published in Liver Cancer Journal 2020, in patients with…

Liver cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the liver. It is a chronic, life-threatening and progressive disorder that begins in the cells of the liver. Liver cancer can be of different types, such as cancer that starts in…

Oncotarget published "Exosomal and non-exosomal miRNA expression levels in patients with HCV-related cirrhosis and liver cancer," which reported that patients with HCV-related cirrhosis are at risk for developing cancer of the liver.…

Although they represent only 15% of new cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, HCC levels are rising faster among rural populations than in urban areas. Indeed, the rate of new…

RALEIGH - NC State researchers have received a $ 17 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore a potential link between environmental contaminants and liver cancer. Led by Cathrine Hoyo, Professor…

Accelerated approval of Merck's Keytruda in a common form of liver cancer appeared tenuous after a confirmatory study of two survival measures. But after ODAC recommended keeping the drug on the market in April,…

Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who also have hepatitis C or hepatitis B with or without HIV may have higher death rates than those who are not co-infected, according to study results. .This subset of co-infected patients also…