MetALD and NITs

The November 2025 article published in The Journal of Hepatology and titled “Non-invasive tests for MetALD and alcohol-related liver disease” is summarized in what follows, and makes these key points– — Non-invasive tests are available and...

Liver Disease: Awareness Must Ramp

Here’s a concise summary of the article “Low awareness of Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among U.S. adults: Trends from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2023” by Alp et al., Hepatology Communications...

VA Innovation in Liver Disease

The VA continues to innovate in healthcare generally and liver disease specifically. Including with GLP-1s–“GLP1-RA reduces risk of death in liver disease patients Researchers from VA Orlando and the University of Florida reported Veterans with...

NITs and Semaglutide

FROM THE RECENT PAPER regarding diagnostic testing and weight loss medication:”Conclusion: Non-Invasive Tests (NITs) may be used for assessing a treatment response in patients with MASH. Further studies should confirm the treatment effect of NITs and evaluate...

Novo Nordisk Buys Akero

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero”) (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today...