More articles about: Liver Cancer
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Tumor-destroying soundwaves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans
Michigan Medicine has developed a new technique that provides a non-invasive alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer.
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Researchers identify a hormone from fat cells that reprogram the liver microenvironment and restrain tumor growth in mice
Molecular changes in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease could serve as potential therapeutic targets to halt the cells’ progression to liver cancer.
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Highlights from DDW
Crohn’s disease, FODMAP, SUN1 gene and more: Research updates from Michigan Medicine clinicians.
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Ultrasound technology helps destroy liver tumors in rats
Ultrasound technology has been repurposed as a technique to treat liver tumors in rats.
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Ultrasound Technology Developed at U-M Now in Clinical Trials for Liver Cancer
Trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of histotripsy against liver tumors at eight U.S. sites
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A Pregnant Liver Transplant Recipient Conquers COVID-19
A pregnant liver transplant recipient receives cutting-edge monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 months before her due date.
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A Trusting Relationship with Her Provider – and Zumba – Help One Woman Get Past Metastatic Colon Cancer
From early stage colon cancer to advanced metastatic disease, Jennifer Watson’s cancer journey illustrates the importance of advocating for your health and partnering with a care team you trust.
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Study Explains Why Patients with Cancer Spread to the Liver Have Worse Outcomes
The liver siphons critical immune cells to render immunotherapy ineffective; radiation to the liver may block this process.
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New Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations Announced by The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
A hepatologist comments on the new USPSTF guidelines for detecting hepatitis B in non-pregnant adults and adolescents. 
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Liver Transplant Recipient Fights Off COVID-19
A liver transplant recipient spends 40 days in the ICU at Michigan Medicine and recovers. He shares how his wife and a familiar doctor helped him survive.
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Three Diseases, One Cure
One liver transplant cured a patient of three chronic conditions: liver cancer, hepatitis C and hemophilia.
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New Study has Global Impact on Hepatitis C Elimination Efforts
Michigan Medicine researchers have advanced the global fight to eliminate hepatitis C by creating a barrier-breaking reliable, low-cost and scalable test for HCV.
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Liver Damage More Commonly Due to Malignant Tumors than Cancer Immunotherapy Drug
Study finds liver damage more commonly due to malignant tumors than cancer immunotherapy drug.
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Nitro-oleic Acid Shows Promise as NAFLD Treatment in Mice
U-M researchers identify a potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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New NCI-Funded Program Targets Early Detection of Liver Cancer
A cutting-edge imaging strategy could significantly improve survival rates among patients at risk for liver cancer.