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Filter by:To provide a framework for successful clinical trials testing novel targets for therapy in liver disease. To identify molecular and cellular drivers of liver disease to provide a molecular classification and study the determinants or key drivers of disease progression. Consecutive patients admitted with steatohepatitis (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) will be enrolled in this study where liver tissue, blood and stool will be collected to discover and validate factors associated with diagnosis, severity, histological characteristics, development of decompensations, progression of disease and survival.
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common cause of chronic liver disease, it encompasses from simple steatosis to non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and, eventually leads to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Dysbiosis, over nutrition, life style, type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and metabolic syndrome are main causes in the disease progression. Research on the role of gut-liver axis in the pathogenesis of NAFLD has been slowly accumulating over the past few years. Endotoxemia resulting from intestinal bacterial overgrowth may contribute to the pathogenesis of NAFLD. So, intestinal microbiota (IM) serve as a potential therapeutic target in NASH. In this regard, we have aimed to test the efficacy of rifaximin against simple steatosis (NAFLD) and steatohepatitis (NASH) subjects in relation to serum endotoxins and related pro-inflammatory cytokine levels. We hypothesis that Rifaximin treatment may influence the endotoxin levels by modulating gut microbiota and partial alleviate from NAFLD/NASH.
The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of a short-term low calorie diet on patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25 who are undergoing liver surgery.
To explore whether there is a different response to omega-3 fatty acid rich diet with respect to the hepatic fat fraction % (HFF), triglyceride, and ALT levels between the rs738409 minor allele (GG) and the common allele homozygous (CC) of PNPLA3. Hypothesis: We expect that subjects homozygous for the minor allele of the rs73049 SNP will lower their triglyceride, hepatic fat content, and ALT levels more with dietary intervention than the common allele homozygous supplementation.
The objective of this study is to determine whether the finger tip images captured by the EPIC ClearView device, when analyzed via the ClearView software, produce a Response Scale that characterizes trends consistent with known diagnoses identified by medical doctors. Specifically, the investigators hypothesize that the organ system involving any of a series of known active diagnoses will be identified in the EPIC ClearView Response Scale report with the intention of providing potential triage capabilities.
This is a controlled study to determine the effectiveness and safety of ethyl icosapentate (EPA-E) in the treatment of adult patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
The primary aim of the study is the effect of spironolactone and vitamin E versus vitamin E on serum levels of adipokines 52 weeks post-treatment.
The aim of the study is to find new clinico-biological and medical imaging parameters associated with non alcoholic steatohepatitis in overweight and obese patients.
Because NASH is now recognized as a significant cause of cirrhosis with associated morbidity and mortality, its recognition as a long term complication of HAART is important to the management of those living with HIV.
This research is being done to evaluate the ability to obtain a liver sample using upper endoscopy rather than through a laparoscopic procedure. The investigators hypothesize that the endoscopic transoral route is as effective as the laparoscopic route.