Search results for "Cirrhosis"
ID, liver societies update guidance for HCV testing, management
Major changes to guidance on hepatitis C virus (HCV) include an emphasis on universal screening, new recommendations for managing incomplete treatment adherence, and expansion of treatment eligibility, among others.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/23/6.htm
23 Jun 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Management of HBV infection
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate next step in management of a 29-year-old woman with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and normal liver enzyme levels.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/23/4.htm
23 Apr 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
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
Risk and severity of NAFLD differ in men and women
Women have a significantly lower risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) but a higher risk of developing advanced fibrosis from NAFLD, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/22/3.htm
22 May 2020
Spotlight on statins and chronic liver disease
Recent studies found associations between statin use and decreased risks of severe liver disease and mortality in patients with chronic liver disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/26/5.htm
26 May 2023
U.S. sees decrease in HCC disease burden
Incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) decreased sharply by 2.3% annually after 2011, while incidence-based mortality saw a 3.2% annual decrease after 2013, according to a study based on national data.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/25/2.htm
25 Feb 2022
Key concepts for diagnosing and treating alcohol-associated hepatitis for hospitalists
A new Annals for Hospitalists Inpatient Notes feature reviewed the diagnosis and medical management of patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/23/9.htm
23 Jun 2023
Case reports published on gastroenterology, hepatology topics
Reports on purple urine in a patient with chronic constipation, long-term use of metronidazole mimicking hepatic encephalopathy, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia involving the liver were published in the past month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/09/23/9.htm
23 Sep 2022
HCV drug approved as 8-week regimen
The combination drug is indicated to treat all treatment-naive adults and some children who have chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes 1 through 6 infection, either without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/10/25/7.htm
25 Oct 2019