Several new antiviral agents with activity against both wild-type and lamivudine-resistant HBV have been developed ( Table 4). An ongoing study of 58 patients with lamivudine-resistant compensated ...
Cirrhosis is a severe form of liver scarring that may increase your risk of complications and dying. There’s no cure for cirrhosis, but a doctor may recommend a liver transplant surgery if you have ...
Increasing care concentration for patients with cirrhosis, which was found to be less than optimal, increased mortality and health care use, according to data published in Clinical Gastroenterology ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tandon and colleagues developed 10 best practice advice statements addressing the key issues in palliative care ...
New review shows statins remain first-line therapy in MASLD, while PCSK9 inhibitors offer potential but require more evidence. Learn more about evolving treatment guidance.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with cirrhosis is potentially preventable, and there are clear steps that can be taken to manage and reverse the condition, concludes a clinical practice update ...
Liver cirrhosis is severe scarring that involves permanent damage to the liver. No medications can specifically treat liver disease, but acetaminophen (Tylenol) and other options can help relieve pain ...
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Researchers from 8 sites within the Veterans Administration investigated the true effects of statin use in nearly 75,000 patients with cirrhosis. Among existing users of statin therapy, each year of ...
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Drinking alcohol with cirrhosis can worsen liver damage and increase the risk of complications. In rare cases, you may be able to drink occasionally, but you’ll want to talk with a healthcare ...