Tag: Cirrhosis
HBcrAg Levels Tied to Progression to Cirrhosis in HBV Carriers
After adjustment, hepatitis B virus core-related antigen was independently linked to progression
CRP, PCT Added to MELD Ups Prediction of Mortality in Cirrhosis
Addition of C-reactive protein, procalcitonin to model for end-stage liver disease score beneficial
Subcirrhotic Liver Stiffness Cuts HCC Risk in Hepatitis B
Achievement of subcirrhotic range of liver stiffness with antiviral therapy reduces HCC risk
Case Report: Hyperammonemia to Be Considered in Cirrhosis Setting
Authors describe case of 58-year-old man who received blood obtained 17, 20 days earlier
Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis
Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke
Outreach Strategies Increase HCC Screening in Cirrhosis
No difference in proportion undergoing screening with mailed invitation with or without navigation
Lifestyle Intervention Reduces Portal Pressure in Cirrhosis
Reduction in body weight and portal pressure with 16-week intervention in compensated cirrhosis
Non-Liver-Related Critical Events Down With SVR in HCV+Cirrhosis
Study confirms reduction in critical events, liver-related or not
Outreach Strategies Can Up HCC Screening in Cirrhosis
More patients undergo screening when they receive mailed invitations for screening examination
Initial Hospital Contact for Alcohol Issues Predicts Cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis risk highest for patients aged 40 to 59 years, for those with harmful use, dependence
