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Guidance Issued for Hepatic, Mesenteric Circulation Disorders

Publish Date January 28, 2020

In a clinical guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for management of disorders of the hepatic and mesenteric circulation.

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Direct-Acting Antivirals May Reduce Risk for Variceal Bleeding in Hepatitis C

By

Laurell Haapanen

Publish Date November 21, 2019

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) sustained virologic response following direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy is associated with lower risk for variceal bleeding.

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Maximum Diameter of Pyogenic Liver Abscess May Predict Prognosis

By

Bradley van Paridon

Publish Date November 18, 2019

For patients with pyogenic liver abscess, large maximal diameter of the abscess at admission indicated prolonged hospitalization and poor prognosis.