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Excessive intrahepatic fat deposition (IPFD) appears to contribute to an increased risk of major pancreatic disease, suggests a recent study, noting the potential benefits of IPFD reduction in preventing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.

Treatment with seladelpar for up to 2 years improves cholestatic biomarkers and pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), with no serious safety concerns noted with long-term use, as shown by interim results of the ASSURE study.

Higher consumption of plant-based food and a diet of egg, seafood, poultry, and meat appear to reduce the likelihood of depressive symptoms in adults, reports a China study.