Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of liver disease. However, not everyone with liver disease experiences itching, and the specific causes of this itching are unknown. This article looks at the ...

An Ipsen drug developed to treat the severe itching that accompanies certain liver disorders is now FDA approved for treating this complication in patients with Alagille syndrome. It’s the second ...

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD), following the recent acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc., today announced interim results from the ongoing ASSURE ...

Itchy hands and feet are commonly mistaken for dry skin, allergies, or minor irritations. However, when the itching is persistent, unexplained, and occurs without a visible rash, it could signal an ...

Patients with primary biliary cholangitis and moderate-to-severe pruritus who received seladelpar over 6 months experienced a ...

Peking University, October 30, 2024: Addressing the challenge of cholestatic itch, the scientific community has been pursuing innovative solutions. Recently, researchers from Peking University, led by ...

CymaBay Therapeutics has always believed in its liver disease med seladelpar, even after a 2019 failure in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Now, the drug has shown its mettle in a phase 3 study of ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. UK: A tormented toddler's rare liver disease causes him to itch so much he deliberately ...

Itching on the soles of the feet: The problem of itching increases in the winter season, but if itching in the feet persists continuously, then it is a sign that you have a serious problem. Why does ...

Itchy feet could be a symptom of several serious health issues. This specific symptom, especially when it occurs alongside other warning signs, requires medical attention from a GP. Intermittent itchy ...