Time to Make the Change from ‘Primary Biliary Cirrhosis’ to ‘Primary Biliary Cholangitis’ by Angela C Cheung, Aldo Montano-Loza, Mark Swain, Catherine Vincent, Eberhard Renner, Morris Sherman, Harry LA Janssen, Andrew L Mason

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Parameters Suggesting Spontaneous Passage of Stones from Common Bile Duct: A Retrospective Study by Tawfik Khoury, Mohamed Adileh, Ashraf Imam, Yosef Azraq, Avital Bilitzky-Kopit, Muhamad Massarwa, Ari Benson, Zaher Bahouth, Samir Abu-Gazaleh, Wisam Sbeit, Rifaat Safadi, Abed Khalaileh

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Enhanced Regeneration and Hepatoprotective Effects of Interleukin 22 Fusion Protein on a Predamaged Liver Undergoing Partial Hepatectomy by Heng Zhou, Guomin Xie, Yudi Mao, Ke Zhou, Ruixue Ren, Qihong Zhao, Hua Wang, Shi Yin

“…Liver ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) and regeneration deficiency are two major challenges for surgery patients with chronic liver disease. As a survival factor for hepatocytes, interleukin 22 (IL-22) plays an important role in hepatoprotection and the promotion of regeneration after hepatectomy. …”
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The Interstitial Lymphatic Peritoneal Mesothelium Axis in Portal Hypertensive Ascites: When in Danger, Go Back to the Sea by M. A. Aller, I. Prieto, S. Argudo, F. de Vicente, L. Santamaría, M. P. de Miguel, J. L. Arias, J. Arias

“…But, the adult human being would take advantage of the potential beneficial effects of this “amniotic-like fluid” to manage the interstitial fluids without adverse effects when chronic liver disease aggravates.…”
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Serological Markers to Assess Liver Fibrosis and Their Roles by Beom Kyung Kim

“…Chronic liver disease is a significant public health issue worldwide, with the degree of liver fibrosis and its progression significantly influencing the treatment and prognosis. …”
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Multiple Focal Nodular Hyperplasia and Steatohepatitis: Atypical Imaging Characteristics by Robert P Myers, Dónal Downey, Subrata Chakrabarti, Paul J Marotta

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Autoimmune Chronic Active Hepatitis (Lupoid Hepatitis) and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis in Two Young Adult Females by Gerald Y. Minuk, Lloyd R. Sutherland, S. Chris Pappas, James K. Kelly, Sue E. Martin

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Pasteurella Endocarditis: A Case Report and Statistical Analysis of the Literature by Randall S. Porter, Christine M. Hay

“…This analysis implies a need for surgical management of endocarditis due to Pasteurella species and for more aggressive management of Pasteurella endocarditis in the setting of comorbid liver disease.…”
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The Role of Bridging Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Roberto Galuppo, Angie McCall, Roberto Gedaly

“…Most cases of HCC develop within an established background of chronic liver disease. For that reason, liver resection is only possible in selected patients. …”
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Chronic Hepatitis C with Cyanosis by Mahmood Alawainati, Jawad Khamis, Muneer Abdulla, Saeed Alsaeed

“…There are multiple aetiologies for dyspnea in patients with liver disease, including pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, hepatic hydrothorax, portopulmonary syndrome, and hepatopulmonary syndrome. …”
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Appropriateness of Liver Biopsy by Thierry Poynard, Vlad Ratziu, Pierre Bedossa

“…This review aims to discuss the appropriateness of liver biopsy in two frequent liver diseases, hepatitis C and alcoholic liver disease. …”
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SURGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH LIVER CIRRHOSIS – A LITERATURE REVIEW by Elina Merashka

“…For this purpose, there are multiple classification and scoring systems for assessment – ​​Child-Pugh – Turcotte (CPT), Model of end-stage liver disease (MELD), Model of end-stage liver disease – Na (MELD – Na), Albumin – Bilirubin score (ALBI), each with specific indications for clinical use. …”
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Portal Vein Thrombosis by Ronny Cohen, Thierry Mallet, Michael Gale, Remigiusz Soltys, Pablo Loarte

“…It is relatively rare and has been linked with the presence of an underlying liver disease or prothrombotic disorders. We present a case of a young male who presented with vague abdominal symptoms for approximately one week. …”
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Innate Immune Cells in Liver Inflammation by Evaggelia Liaskou, Daisy V. Wilson, Ye H. Oo

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Posttransplant Metabolic Syndrome by M. Shadab Siddiqui, Richard K. Sterling

“…In addition to cardiovascular disease, the presence of MS is also closely associated with other comorbidities including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The prevalence of MS in patients with cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease is not well established and difficult to ascertain. …”
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A Rare Case of Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Masquerading as a Forehead Hematoma by Kimberly Sanders, Ashley Thomas, Carmen Isache, Anwer Siddiqi

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer and can arise from any form of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. With increasing rates of metabolic syndrome and obesity, it is not surprising that NASH is quickly becoming a leading cause of chronic liver disease and HCC in the western hemisphere (Wang and Malhi, 2018). …”
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The Liver That Cured Christmas: Case Report of Orthotopic Liver Transplant in a Patient with Hemophilia B by Jesse E. Harris, Jonathan L. Balk, Constance M. Mobley, Kirk Heyne

“…Herein, we discuss a case of a 39-year-old male with hemophilia B, who developed end-stage liver disease secondary to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, that underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) as a curative means for his liver disease and coagulation disorder. …”
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Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis and Associated Fibrosis Stages Among US Adults Using Imaging-Based vs Biomarker-Based Noninvasive Tests by Jesse Fishman, Tom O'Connell, Christina M. Parrinello, Jonathan J. Woolley, Eric Bercaw, Michael R. Charlton

“…**Introduction:** Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is believed to be the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. …”
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Targeted Plasma Bile Acid Metabolomic Analysis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis and Alcoholic Hepatitis by Yuta Hirata, Yasunaru Sakuma, Hideo Ogiso, Ryozo Nagai, Kenichi Aizawa

“…<b>Background:</b> Even though many metabolic liver diseases can now be diagnosed using blood tests and diagnostic imaging, early diagnosis remains difficult. …”
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Oxidative stress in viral hepatitis by Huseyin Erdal, Hacer Ozlem Kalayci

“…This review highlights the molecular mechanisms underlying OS in viral hepatitis, its contribution to liver disease progression, and its impact on treatment outcomes. …”
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