Fulminant necrotizing fasciitis by Edwardsiella tarda in a patient with alcoholic liver cirrhosis: A case report.
We herein present a unique and extremely rare fulminant case of Edwardsiella tarda...
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Utility of different Baveno criteria to detect esophageal varices irrespective of their size in patients with compensated cirrhosis.
Esophageal varices (EVs), irrespective of size, are the most-reliable indicators of clinically...
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ARDS Patients with and without Liver Cirrhosis: Outcomes and Time Trends
The following is a summary of “Outcomes and time trends of acute respiratory distress syndrome...
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Sarcopenia Worsens Liver Transplant Outcomes for Patients With Cirrhosis
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes...
Read MorePortal vein thrombosis after cetuximab and 5-fluorouracil therapy in a patient with advanced colon cancer and decompensated cirrhosis: a case report and review of the literature.
Treatment options for advanced colon cancer are mainly combinations of chemotherapy and targeted drugs. However, poor physical health and medication intolerance limit the choice of anticancer drugs. Colon cancer with cirrhosis...
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Comparing Norfloxacin to Other Antibiotics for Preventing SBP in Cirrhosis
The following is a summary of “Norfloxacin versus alternative antibiotics for prophylaxis of...
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Global Disparities in Liver Transplantation and Mortality for Cirrhosis
The following is a summary of “Global disparities in mortality and liver transplantation in...
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Once-Weekly 2.4 mg Semaglutide for Patients with Cirrhosis due to NASH
The following is a summary of “Semaglutide 2·4 mg once weekly in patients with non-alcoholic...
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Serum Ammonia, Hospital Mortality Linked in ICU Cirrhosis Patients
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with cirrhosis in the intensive care...
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Racial Disparities Seen Among Hospitalized Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among individuals hospitalized with...
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Increased HCC Risk in Untreated Compensated Cirrhosis: Impact of Low Hepatitis B Viremia Vs. Undetectable Viremia
The following is a summary of “Low Level of Hepatitis B Viremia Compared With Undetectable...
Read MoreAssociation Between Fibrosis Marker Changes and Risk of Cirrhosis & HCC in NAFLD
The following is a summary of the “Longitudinal changes in fibrosis markers are associated with risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,” published in the March 2023 issue...
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Prevalence of NAFLD: HCC, Cirrhosis, and Advanced Fibrosis in T2DM
The following is a summary of “A prospective study on the prevalence of NAFLD, advanced fibrosis,...
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Modified Child-Turcotte-Pugh Score Performs Well in Decompensated Cirrhosis
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A modified Child-Turcotte-Pugh (aCTP) score based on...
Read MoreDiagnosing Advanced Cirrhosis and Fibrosis in NAFLD
The following is a summary of the “Enhanced diagnosis of advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis in individuals with NAFLD using FibroScan-based Agile scores,” published in the February 2023 issue of Hepatology by Sanyal et al. Modern...
Read MorePrecipitating Factors and Outcome of Hepatorenal Syndrome in Liver Cirrhosis.
Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a functional renal failure due to intense renal vasoconstriction that frequently develops in patients with cirrhosis. Past studies reported that in almost half of the cases of HRS, one or more...
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CirrhoCare® Evaluation: Digital Health Solution for Cirrhosis Home Management
The following is a summary of the “Evaluation of CirrhoCare® – a digital health solution for home...
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Model Developed for Predicting Disease Progression in Hep B Liver Cirrhosis
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) liver...
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Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Similar for Chronic Liver Disease With, Without Cirrhosis
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Full vaccination cuts the risk for all-cause...
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Evaluation of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Treatment of Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Cirrhosis Patients.
Even though low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), including dalteparin, has a critical role in...
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