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flag A new drug, ION224, improved liver health in 60% of MASH patients in a trial, offering hope for reversing fatty liver disease.

flag A new investigational drug, ION224, targeting the liver enzyme DGAT2, shows promise in treating MASH, a severe fatty liver disease linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes that can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, or cancer. flag In a Phase IIb trial of 160 adults with early to moderate fibrosis, the highest dose improved liver health in 60% of participants, reducing fat and inflammation without serious side effects. flag The drug’s benefits occurred regardless of weight change, suggesting potential as a standalone or complementary therapy. flag If confirmed in larger trials, ION224 could become the first treatment to halt or reverse liver damage in MASH, offering a major advance in managing this growing health concern.

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