The quantitative effects of alcohol consumption on cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are unknown. This study aimed to establish a dose-dependent model ...

The quantitative effects of alcohol consumption on cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are unknown. This study aimed to establish a dose-dependent ...

Tirofiban, a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor blocker, is commonly used in mechanical thrombectomy (MT) as an effective IV antiplatelet. A rare but significant side effect is severe thrombocytopenia, ...

Boiled or baked food is liver-friendly; fried is not. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a global problem growing in parallel to the epidemics of obesity and diabetes, says Prof Aithal.

Sarcopenia is a common complication of decompensated cirrhosis resulting in progressive loss of muscle mass and function. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to ...

It should be noted that progression to chronicity in our patients was often associated with a rapid evolution to severe chronic liver disease and development of cirrhosis within 1-3 years.

Hispanic patients with AUD had higher odds of alcohol-associated hepatitis, decompensated cirrhosis and related complications. Asian and African American patients had lower odds of decompensated ...

Alcohol-induced cirrhosis ranks among the most severe outcomes of chronic drinking. Physical manifestations of cirrhosis include abdominal swelling, cognitive changes, and increased bruising tendency.

r = 3.19 − 0.101 (age) + 0.147 (albumin) + 0.0165 (change in bilirubin) − 0.206 (renal insufficiency) − 0.0065 (baseline bilirubin) − 0.0096 (PT) Responder: Lille <0.45 [Creatinine ≥115 ...

Cirrhosis is the severe ... but it’s not associated with heavy alcohol use. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a more severe form of MASLD. It causes liver damage and ...

The combination of nuts used in drinks and alcohol’s role as an antihistamine trigger may lead to more severe reactions. Perspective from Rostislav Ignatov, MD; Elena Salagean, MD Symptomology ...