Search results for "Cirrhosis"
Treatment algorithm updated for chronic HBV
The recommendations address use of newer therapies and are intended to offer guidance on treating chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection while additional antiviral agents are in development.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/08/27/1.htm
27 Aug 2021
Urinary biomarker may help predict cirrhosis outcomes, study finds
Levels of urine liver fatty acid-binding protein could be used together with Model for End-stage Liver Disease scoring to improve predictions of liver failure or death, according to an analysis of patients hospitalized for decompensated cirrhosis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/24/3.htm
24 Sep 2021
Biopsy-proven NAFLD associated with higher rates of MACE
Patients in a Swedish study whose nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was confirmed on biopsy were more likely to experience incident major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/24/2.htm
24 Sep 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance after HCV treatment
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate biannual surveillance modality for a 62-year-old patient with compensated cirrhosis who was treated for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection six months ago.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/10/22/4.htm
22 Oct 2021
NAFLD progression associated with increased mortality risk
Patients with stage F4 nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have significantly increased risk for liver-related complications, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality compared to those with earlier stages, an observational prospective study found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/10/22/3.htm
22 Oct 2021
AGA releases new guidance on coagulation disorders in patients with cirrhosis
A clinical practice guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) suggested against extensive preprocedural testing in patients with stable cirrhosis who are undergoing routine GI procedures, among other recommendations.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/11/19/3.htm
19 Nov 2021
Spotlight on alcoholic hepatitis during the pandemic
Recent studies found increases in patients registering for liver transplants and receiving them, as well as more hospitalizations for alcoholic hepatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/11/19/5.htm
19 Nov 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization after passing black stools
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate management for a patient who was hospitalized after having three black, loose stools in one day.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/4.htm
17 Dec 2021
Bariatric surgeries reduced hepatic steatosis in type 2 diabetes at one year
Patients who were randomized to either sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass showed similar improvements in hepatic steatosis and fibrosis, a randomized trial in Norway found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/8.htm
17 Dec 2021
Electronic alert about lactulose linked to lower readmissions in patients with cirrhosis
The alert, which encouraged clinicians to prescribe rifaximin for patients with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy who were on lactulose, increased uptake of rifaximin in such patients.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2022