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Hep C–infected livers are safe for transplant
SAN FRANCISCO – An analysis shows no difference in graft survival or overall survival when a donated liver is...
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Risk of cancer in NAFLD is 91% higher than in control subjects
SAN FRANCISCO – The observed increase is highest in gastrointestinal cancer subjects.
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Chronic liver disease independently linked to increased risk of falls
SAN FRANCISCO – Subjects with viral hepatitis had the strongest association with a history of falls.
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About 13% of liver transplant recipients affected by PTSD
MELD scores had no association with PTSD in this analysis.
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Novel acetaminophen hepatotoxicity strategy curbs inflammation
SAN FRANCISCO – A synthetic heparan sulfate molecule may be working in mice by interfering with neutrophil recruitment.
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High rates of prescription opioid, benzodiazepine use observed in chronic liver disease
SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly one-quarter were receiving substantial high-dose opioid prescriptions.
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U.S. death rates from chronic liver disease continue to rise
Rising mortality from chronic liver disease likely driven by an increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Length of stay, complications predict readmission for cirrhosis patients
PHILADELPHIA – Patients with cirrhosis have a higher risk of hospital readmission if their length of stay is less...
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Child-Pugh class does not affect HE recurrence in patients taking rifaximin
PHILADELPHIA – There was no significant difference in the reduction with rifaximin, compared with placebo, based on the level of hepatic...
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ACIP supports hepatitis A vaccine for homeless individuals