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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · 21d

The authors in today’s #readoftheweek📚 ran a survey on HDV infection in Africa and found that awareness of HDV prevalence & access to diagnostic tests is limited and suboptimal, though there is substantial regional variability.

Read on JHEP Reports: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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Hepatitis D epidemiology and access to diagnostic testing among healthcare providers in Africa: A multi-country survey

Reliable data on the prevalence of chronic HDV infection in Africa are limited. To address this, a multi-country survey was conducted across Africa to assess healthcare providers’ knowledge of HDV pre...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · 27d

In today’s #readoftheweek📚, learn about the role of senescence in the pathogenesis of alcohol-associated hepatitis, as well as into the potential use of senescence and SASP-related molecules as biomarkers for AH.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Sep 4

In today’s #readoftheweek📚, we spotlight a study on stereotactic body radiotherapy. The authors examined its safety and outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma awaiting liver transplantation.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Aug 28

In today’s #readoftheweek📚, learn how transformer neural networks on liver MRI data can be used to enhance cardiovascular risk prediction.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

#LiverSky @jnkt.bsky.social @janclusmann.bsky.social

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Aug 21

In today’s #readoftheweek📚, the authors explore how TIPS could limit the risk of portal hypertensive complications in patients with ascites.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Today’s #readoftheweek📚 highlights the importance of the biomarkers phosphatidylethanol & ethyl glucuronide, and their ability in detecting any alcohol use and rule out increased alcohol use in patients with alcohol-related #cirrhosis.

Read here: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

This study from ‪@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social in today’s #readoftheweek📚 shows that neutrophil functions contribute to both hepatic damage in early stages & repair in late stage of APAP-ALI, clarifying previous studies.
Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Aug 6

Make education your priority with the EASL Schools 2026!
Choose from three clinical schools and one basic science school — and apply today!
🗓️Deadline: 28 September
🔗: easl.eu/events/easl-...

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Apply now for an EASL School

EASL Schools help train the next generation of hepatologists and are aimed at Young Investigators enrolled in hepatology-oriented departments.

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jul 31

In today’s #readoftheweek📚, learn about the utility of patient-derived tumour organoids established from minimal growth factor-reduced media in many facets of precision oncology advancements.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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DECISION Horizon2020 @decision4liver.bsky.social · Jul 28

Today is #WorldHepatitisDay! We spotlight two DECISION partners deeply committed to #liverhealth:
🔬 @easlnews.bsky.social – advancing #hepatology research
🧡 @europeliver.bsky.social – amplifying the voice of liver patients
Together, we work toward a healthier future beyond ACLF.

#Cirrhosis

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jul 24

The authors of today’s #readoftheweek📚 discuss the use of invasive coronary angiography in #livertransplant candidates.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jul 18

What are the latest and concrete recommendations for the clinical application of AI in hepatology?🤖

Read now this position paper from the EASL AI Task Force from @jhepatology.bsky.social: easl.eu/news/new-pub...

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New publication from the EASL AI Task Force

This paper is more than a review: it is a consensus report by a group of 34 leading international experts in hepatology, data science, and artificial intelligen

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jul 16

🆕We're excited to announce the launch of the new Fellowship Programme!
Are you looking to grow your skills and connect with peers across Europe? Do you want to advance your research in liver disease?
Discover our two fellowship types & apply by 1 September 2025!

🔗 easl.eu/fellowship/m...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jul 10

In today’s #readoftheweek📚 from @ki.se‬, learn how paediatric obesity enhances the risk in individuals who had alcohol use disorders during adolescence or young adulthood.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jul 3

In today’s #readoftheweek📚, learn how METS-IR and SPISE are effective, non-invasive markers for predicting pediatric #MASLD, which offer valuable tools for early detection and improved clinical management.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jun 26

The authors in today’s #readoftheweek📚 evaluate the prognostic relevance of residual ascites grades in patients with advanced chronic liver disease after #TIPS placement.

🔗 www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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JHEP Reports @jhep-reports.bsky.social · Jun 24

🎉Our new Impact Factor is 7.5!

We are firmly among the top journals in hepatology👏

Thank you to our authors, reviewers & readers!🙏

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jun 24

Help shape #EASLCongress 2026! We’re gathering input from the hepatology community to build a relevant, inclusive, and impactful programme. Share your insights in our short survey + enter to win free registration. 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/6F9BRBD

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jun 19

In today’s #readoftheweek📚, discover how targeting DHCR7 can become a strategy for the treatment of #MetALD and #HCC.

Read this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

@ucsandiego.bsky.social #LiverSky

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LIVERAIM @liveraim.bsky.social · Jun 18

🚀Launching the #LiverRiskScore app!
📱A simple digital tool to spot liver disease risk early using routine clinical data!
🔗iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/liver...
🔗Android play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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‎LiverRisk Score

‎This Liver Risk Score should not be used by the general public. To use this instrument, prior knowledge in biomedicine is necessary. The Liver Risk Score is an easy and simple to use calculator aimed...

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Journal of Hepatology @jhepatology.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢Our new Impact Factor is 33.0🎉

🥇Ranking number 1 in the Hepatology field🥇

👏Thanks to the Editorial Team, untiring peer reviewers & very innovative authors❕

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GENIAL Horizon Europe @genial-project.bsky.social · Jun 17

🧬 Gene ENvironment Interaction in ALcohol-related hepatocellular carcinoma

A Horizon Europe project tackling liver cancer through genetics, environment & AI.
🔗Find more: genial-project.com

#GENIALProject #HorizonEurope #LiverCancer #CancerResearch #AIinHealthcare #PublicHealth

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jun 12

The authors of today’s #readoftheweek📚 investigate p53 activity throughout #MASH development, with implications for disease prevention.

Read here this JHEP Reports article: www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...

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EASL @easlnews.bsky.social · Jun 6

🚨 New EASL Policy Dialogue!
Breaking Barriers: Improving Access to Harm Reduction & Treatment for Young People

From stigma to policy gaps, youth face real barriers to support. What needs to change—and how we can get there?

🎥 Watch now: easlcampus.eu/videos/easl-...

#HarmReduction #HealthPolicy

EASL Policy Dialogue: Breaking Barriers: Improving Access to Harm Reduction and Treatment for Young People

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