Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• Itching in PBC likely underrecognized and undertreated

  Studies continue to show that pruritus in PBC is undertreated, with only an estimated one-fifth of all patients receiving treatment.

• How to store your medications for PBC

  Always check the storage instructions that come in a leaflet with your medication.

• Eating cereal grains and nonoily fish may influence PBC risk

  A genetic predisposition leading to different dietary choices may influence the likelihood of developing PBC.

• Study finds PBC may increase the risk of colon polyps and colorectal cancer

  A study found that PBC appears to increase the risk of colon polyps or colorectal cancer.

• Seladelpar improves key liver function markers in PBC

  A relatively new therapy, seladelpar, has an acceptable efficacy and safety profile in the treatment of PBC.