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A South American amphibian could potentially hold the key in curing cirrhosis

The unique liver function of a South American amphibian, Siphonops annulatus, could pave the way to finding a cure to the devastating liver condition cirrhosis, a new study published in the prestigious Journal of Anatomy reports. Researchers from the University of Surrey (UK), the Federal University of São Paulo and the Butantan Institute in Brazil used an...

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Another use for statins? Cholesterol-lowering drugs slash the risk of death from cirrhosis by nearly half

Statins reduce the risk of dying from the alcohol-related condition by 43%  Doctors are reluctant to prescribe as statins cause abnormal liver enzymes  Past research shows drugs reduce death from hepatitis B or C, and infections Statins may improve liver scarring and reduce scar tissue accumulations’ onset Experts say results are promising and they hope...

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