Tag: Liver
HOMA2-IR Tied to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Hepatitis B
HOMA2-IR independently linked to HCC in patients without overt metabolic abnormalities
Weight Loss May Not Benefit Colon, Liver Cancer
In experimental study, no impact on colon tumorigenesis; may negatively impact liver repair
High BMI, Large Waist, T2DM Tied to Increased Odds of Liver Cancer
Study adds support to liver cancer as an obesity-associated cancer
Adding Antiviral to Sorafenib Is Cost-Effective in HCC
More cost-effective than sorafenib monotherapy for HBV-related cancer
Significant Changes in Liver Blood Flow With Prone Positioning
Change from supine to prone position linked to decrease in hepatic blood flow, cardiac output
HIV Does Not Worsen Outcomes of Liver Transplant in HCC
For patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transplant, HIV doesn't worsen prognosis
Sartans Improve Survival, Time to Recurrence in Liver Cancer
Sartans up outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after radiofrequency ablation
Probiotics Reduce Rate of Infection After Liver Transplant
Meta-analysis shows reduction in rate of infection, shorter length of hospital, ICU stay
Drug-Eluting Chemoembolization No Better for Hepatocellular CA
No improved survival versus conventional chemoembolization, which has better response rate
Not Resecting Ideal Candidates Ups Mortality in Liver Cancer
For nonideal candidates, resection linked to improved outcomes versus some alternatives
