Search results for "Cirrhosis"
Spotlight on cholesterol and the liver
Very low low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of liver complications in the general population, a European study found, while a study of Chinese patients with primary biliary cholangitis showed that high total cholesterol levels predicted liver disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/02/23/5.htm
23 Feb 2024
Serum ferritin values may improve risk stratification of MASLD patients
Baseline hyperferritinemia occurred in almost one-third of study patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and was associated with higher stages of fibrosis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/01/26/3.htm
26 Jan 2024
Tranexamic acid may help with upper GI bleeding after esophageal variceal ligation
Tranexamic acid significantly reduced upper GI bleeding after esophageal variceal ligation, but mortality rates were similar to those with placebo, a trial in India found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/22/3.htm
22 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Chronic pain and a history of cirrhosis
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate treatment for a 66-year-old patient with chronic back pain and a history of cirrhosis, osteoporosis, and stage 2 chronic kidney disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/25/4.htm
25 Feb 2022
Case reports published on gastroenterology, hepatology topics
Reports on hepatocellular carcinoma at initial cirrhosis diagnosis, asymptomatic celiac disease, and massive splenomegaly were published in the past month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/24/12.htm
24 Feb 2023
AGA clinical practice update offers guidance on PPI deprescribing
All patients taking a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) should have a regular review and documentation of ongoing indications for use, which should be the responsibility of the primary care clinician, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) said.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/25/6.htm
25 Feb 2022
Fatty liver disease may not affect mortality risk in elderly patients
In a Dutch cohort study of patients ages 65 years and older, no association was found between hepatic steatosis and death in the overall population or in clinically relevant subgroups.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/07/22/3.htm
22 Jul 2022
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
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
FDA restricts use of liver disease drug in certain patients
The agency added new warnings to the prescribing information for obeticholic acid, including a contraindication in patients with primary biliary cholangitis and advanced cirrhosis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/25/7.htm
25 Jun 2021