Sheila Jacobs

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• How are patients with PBC approved for a liver transplant?

  A liver transplant is not right for every patient, even if they have severe liver damage.

• Case study: Patient with PBC, hypertension delivers healthy baby

  A recently published case report described a pregnant patient diagnosed with PBC, hypertension and preeclampsia.

• Positive results from early clinical trial of treatment for PBC

  Results were positive from a 120-day phase 2a study of CNP-104, a proposed treatment for primary biliary cholangitis.

• More severe symptoms reported in PBC than other liver disorders

  In a recent study, patients with PBC experienced more muscle loss, itching and malnutrition than patients with other liver disorders.

• Novel study details disease mechanisms of PBC, PSC

  Results from the first epigenome-wide association study of patients with PBC and PSC have been recently published.

• Healthy gut microbiota may be key to improving PBC outcomes

  A recent study showed improvement of the gut microbiota may be a critical aspect of PBC prevention and treatment.

• Study suggests close causal relationship between IBD and PBC

  A recent study showed irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) is a risk factor for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

• Eating clean with PBC: Tips for a healthy diet

  For people with PBC, adopting a healthy diet can help manage symptoms that are triggered by food.

• Study shows gut health may predict PBC disease progression

  A recent study showed that among patients with PBC cirrhosis, decreased diversity and richness of the gut microbiota were observed.

• Differences in immune profiles of PBC and autoimmune hepatitis

  A recent study showed patients with PBC and AIH have immunologic profiles that share both similarities and differences.