Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rifaximin Use for Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy
A team of researchers investigated whether there was an association between race and ethnicity and rifaximin prescriptions.
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Malnutrition Linked to Increased Mortality, Infection Risk in Alcoholic Hepatitis
A team of researchers sought to determine the effects of malnutrition on the risk for infection in patients hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis.
Perception of Alcohol Warning Labels Among Young, High-Risk Drinkers
Between September and October 2020, a cohort of 1360 current alcohol drinkers were recruited in the United Kingdom using targeted Facebook advertisements.
Bloodstream Infections Common After Pediatric Liver Transplant
A team of researchers assessed the risk factors and pathogens associated with bloodstream infection 1 year after pediatric liver transplantation.
Analysis of HCV Genotypes Among US Blood Donors Between 2003 and 2018
Researchers assessed the characteristics and distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes among individuals with confirmed HCV infection who donated blood during a 16-year period.
Accessible Care Improves Hepatitis C Cure Rates in Patients Who Inject Drugs
Researchers compared accessible hepatitis C care, which consisted of a nonstigmatizing syringe service program, to usual care, which consisted of patient referral to clinicians.
Risk for Liver Injury Associated With Duration of Tigecycline Treatment
Researchers conducted a retrospective study that assessed risk factors for liver injury among hospitalized patients receiving intravenous tigecycline.
Malnutrition Linked to Increased Mortality, Infection Risk in Alcoholic Hepatitis
A team of researchers sought to determine the effects of malnutrition on the risk for infection in patients hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis.
Aspirin and Statin Combination Therapy Linked to Lower Risk for HCC
Investigators sought to determine the effect of combined therapy with aspirin and statins on the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Pregnancy With Cirrhosis Increased in US, Linked to Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes
Researchers compared maternal and perinatal outcomes in US pregnant patients with cirrhosis, noncirrhotic chronic liver disease (CLD), and without CLD.
ALD: Insights From Clinical, Histological, and Molecular Profiling
Researchers examined the clinical, histological, and molecular features of patients with never-decompensated alcohol-related liver disease vs alcohol-related hepatitis.
NAFLD Associated With Long-Term Risk for Extrahepatic Cancers
Using a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers investigated the association between NAFLD and the risk for developing extrahepatic cancers.
Hepatology Clinic at a Methadone Center Increases Treatment Initiations for HCV
Researchers assessed whether the rate of treatment initiations for hepatitis C virus infection among patients participating in a methadone treatment program increased after the implementation of a hepatology clinic.
WHO Says Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children Now Reported in 11 Countries
Among 169 reported cases, at least one child has died; 17 children needed liver transplants
Combo Immunotherapy Gets Priority Review for Advanced Liver Cancer
Patients treated with the STRIDE regimen experienced a 22% reduction in the risk of death vs sorafenib.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Underdiagnosed in Adults
NAFLD, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) have common risk factors; NAFLD can be considered a risk enhancer for ASCVD.
Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir Safe, Effective for Treating Chronic HCV Genotype 4 Infection
Researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus in Rwanda.
Default Orders in the EHR Increase Hepatitis C Screening Rates
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether the addition of a default screening order in the electronic health record increases the rate of hepatitis C virus screening among hospitalized patients.
Direct Hyperbilirubinemia Associated With Increased Mortality Rate in Children on ECMO
Researchers investigated the risk factors for children to develop hyperbilirubinemia as a result of receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the association with mortality.
What Can an Animal Naming Test Reveal About Older Adults With and Without CLD?
Researchers assessed the clinical associations of animal naming test results in older adults with and without chronic liver disease.
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