The DECISION consortium has just published a fundamental study in the Journal of Hepatology on immune mechanisms predicting outcomes in patients with acutely decompensated cirrhosis (ADC). By analysing whole-blood RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) data from over 1,200+ patients, researchers identified mal…
In recent years, the Journal of Hepatology has witnessed a marked increase in the number of Letters to the Editor submitted for consideration. While we continue to value thoughtful academic dialogue and constructive critique of published work, we have observed that a substantial proportion of the…
EASL mourns the passing of Professor Stephanos J Hadziyannis, who died peacefully on Monday 17 November. His loss is deeply felt across the hepatology community, where he was regarded as a visionary clinician scientist and one of the most influential figures of his generation. Professor Hadziyann…
NEWS RELEASE UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL OCTOBER 27, 2025, 00:01 ET (12:01 AM ET) Media contact: Freya Weise, MD, PhD Elsevier +33 (1) 71 16 55 00 hmsmedia@elsevier.comLiver Transplantation Utilizing Grafts Donated After Medical Assistance in Dying Is Feasible and Has Outcomes Comparable to Standard Do…
New publication calls for liver health to be fully recognised within the global NCD agenda A new publication by Aleksander Krag (Odense University Hospital, Denmark), Francesco Negro (University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland), and Debbie L. Shawcross (King’s College London, United Kingdom) call…
The EASL Guidelines Dissemination Programme is a new core component of EASL’s educational strategy designed to advance liver care through the adoption of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Since 2009, EASL has published CPGs covering all major areas of hepatology. However, despite their quality…
NEWS RELEASE UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL OCTOBER 9, 2025, 12:01 AM ET Media contact: Freya Weise, MD, PhD Elsevier +33 (1) 71 16 55 00 hmsmedia@elsevier.comResearch in the Journal of Hepatology demonstrates that genetically engineered porcine livers can support key hepatic functions in humans Amsterdam, …
We are excited to announce the launch of the call for nominations and applications for three prestigious awards: the EASL Community Award 2026, the EASL Emerging Leader Award 2026, and the EASL Excellence in Liver Care Award 2026. These awards recognise outstanding contributions and leadership in…
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15 September 2025 The EU is on the brink of authorising wines with up to 6% alcohol by volume to be labelled as “low-alcohol.” The European Health Alliance on Alcohol (EHAA) – representing more than 1.7 million medical professionals and healthcare providers– wa…
NEWS RELEASE UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2025, 12:01 AM ET Media contact: Freya Weise, MD, PhD Elsevier +33 (1) 71 16 55 00 hmsmedia@elsevier.com Research in the Journal of Hepatology shows that assessing the moderating effects of two important lifestyle behaviors on liver mortality risk offer…
