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Prediction tool helps spot preterm birth risk in ICP twin pregnancies
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (732+ words) Model could avoid unnecessary intervention in low-risk cases Written by Andrea Lobo, Ph D | May 19, 2026 A new prediction tool may help assess the risk of preterm birth (before 37 weeks of gestation) in women affected by intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)…...
Gestational diabetes boosts risk of liver issue during pregnancy
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (565+ words) ICP can increase risk of major health problems for mother and developing fetus Written by Steve Bryson, Ph D | April 14, 2026 A genetic susceptibility to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a common pregnancy complication marked by intolerance to blood sugar due to…...
Breastmilk helps babies recover after Kasai surgery, study shows
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (742+ words) Supplementing breastmilk with certain fats boosts growth, aids liver Written by Margarida Maia, Ph D | April 10, 2026 Children with biliary atresia who undergo standard Kasai surgery to restore bile flow tend to grow better and have healthier livers when they receive…...
Inflammation markers may predict fetal risk in ICP: Study
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (539+ words) Written by Marisa Wexler, MS | April 7, 2026 Blood levels of certain pro-inflammatory proteins are elevated in people with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), and these inflammatory markers may help predict the risk of adverse fetal outcomes, according to a study. Combining…...
New prediction tool may help identify risk of early birth in ICP
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (631+ words) Model combines lab and clinical data to support care decisions Written by Andrea Lobo, Ph D | March 24, 2026 Researchers in China have developed and validated a new prediction model that can help distinguish pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)…...
Parental obesity triples risk of early liver disease in children: .. .
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (928+ words) Parents' BMI before pregnancy linked to greater odds of MASLD by age 24 Written by Marisa Wexler, MS | March 2, 2026 People whose biological parents were overweight or obese at the time of their conception face a greater risk of early liver disease,…...
Experimental ICP drug Volixibat shows promise for mothers, babies
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (858+ words) Report: Oral treatment may ease itch in pregnant woman, but data still limited Written by Margarida Maia, Ph D | February 17, 2026 Volixibat, Mirum Pharmaceuticals" experimental oral treatment, may help reduce circulating bile acids and ease itch in pregnant women with intrahepatic…...
New test detects hepatitis B in 1 hour with a finger prick: Study
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (970+ words) Accuracy of rapid testing on par with traditional methods taking weeks Written by Marisa Wexler, MS | February 12, 2026 A new test that uses a tiny drop of blood collected from a finger prick and returns results in about an hour can…...
Low vitamin D in early pregnancy tied to ICP risk, if fetus is a girl
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (643+ words) Study in China covered almost 95, 000 women Written by Steve Bryson, Ph D | January 13, 2026 Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are significantly associated with an increased risk of developing intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a form of…...