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Fatty liver disease is one of the most common liver diseases in the Middle East and North Africa region, and globally. Unfortunately, there is a lack of awareness regarding this condition. The nomenclature changes for NAFLD (to MAFLD or MASLD) have gained considerable attention in the hepatology community. Here, we present our point of view on this ongoing change and debate.
Live microorganisms can be manipulated and engineered for colorectal cancer detection and treatment through methods such as faecal microbiota transplantation, native bacteria engineering and synthetic circuit engineering. Although promising, substantial effort is required to translate these approaches for clinical use.
The Editors of Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology travel regularly to conferences to meet with the research community and keep up to date on the latest research and key trends in the field. Come and say hello!
Our Ig Nobel Prize-winning smart toilet research confronts societal taboos and uses humour as a gateway to advance serious dialogue about health technology. It is a call to action to embrace innovation, foster richer scientific discussions and support pioneering research for tangible health advancements.
A substantial percentage of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit biologic treatment failure or loss of response over time. This article explores the effectiveness and safety of monoclonal antibodies targeting the IL-23 pathway in treating IBD; continued research is needed to address lingering questions regarding long-term safety and efficacy.
Steatotic liver disease has emerged as an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. Successful treatment of steatotic liver disease might also be effective in preventing these cardiometabolic diseases.