Sukanya Charuchandra

1 month ago | hepmag.com | Sukanya Charuchandra

Without better detection and effective treatment, the clinical burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) is expected to rise dramatically over the next 30 years, with cases of decompensated cirrhosis more than tripling, liver cancer nearly doubling and liver transplants increasing almost fourfold. Researchers generated these projections, which were published in JAMA Network Open, using a simulation model.

1 month ago | advancedsciencenews.com | Sukanya Charuchandra

A new study identified the potential pathway responsible for linking high hemoglobin to polycystic ovary syndrome.

2 months ago | hepmag.com | Sukanya Charuchandra

Among people with HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfection, “superinfection” with hepatitis D virus (HDV) is a serious risk factor for liver-related death despite antiviral treatment, according to study findings published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. HIV and hepatitis B have overlapping transmission routes, and around 10% of people living with HIV worldwide also have HBV.

2 months ago | advancedsciencenews.com | Sukanya Charuchandra

New study reveals how repeated cold-water exposure enhances the cellular defenses, promoting adaptation to extreme temperatures. Despite the growing interest in cold water therapy for recovery, performance enhancement, and overall health benefits, little research is available on the impact of cold stress on the human body.

Jan 10, 2025 | advancedsciencenews.com | Sukanya Charuchandra

Over nine days in March 2022, the Conger–Glenzer Ice Shelf in East Antarctica broke apart. Previously considered stable, the shelf had protected the ice sheet behind it. Its collapse, the first recorded in East Antarctica, raises concerns about potential sea-level rise linked to this understudied and underestimated expanse of ice in the White Continent.