PARIS — Infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria, which are common in patients with cirrhosis, are associated with a significant elevation in risk for in-hospital mortality, results from a global study show. “The efficacy of first-line treatment is crucial to improve the survival of cirr…
Geneva, Switzerland 08 March 2018 – Today marks the 108th anniversary of the declaration by the 1910 International Woman’s Conference to observe International Women’s Day (IWD) on the 8th of March. This year, EASL is taking the opportunity to highlight the importance of raising awareness about a …
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. Liver disease encompasses a variety of rare conditions including…
Affecting as many as 650 million people worldwide, obesity has become one of the most serious global health issues. Among its detrimental effects, it increases the risk of developing metabolic conditions, and primarily type-2 diabetes. If the strong links between obesity and type-2 diabetes are w…
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