Ashley Welch

All articles by Ashley Welch

• Global review sheds light on risk of PBC recurrence after liver transplantation

  Rates of PBC recurrence after a liver transplant differed from country to country, suggesting that local factors play a role.

• Nearly 50% of people starting UDCA miss out on recommended liver monitoring

  Nearly half of people with PBC are not being monitored as closely as guidelines recommend while taking ursodeoxycholic acid.

• New trial suggests denosumab could treat osteoporosis in PBC

  A new study finds denosumab may safely strengthen bones in people with PBC, offering an alternative to bisphosphonates.

• Starting a new PBC therapy? Tips for a smooth transition

  The good news is that you’re not starting from square one.

• Does PBC impact men differently?

  Men are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage and have a poorer outcome.

• Verbal suggestions influence motivation, but not fatigue levels, in people with PBC

  A new study finds that verbal suggestions about a task can influence how willing people with PBC may be to persist through fatigue.