Tag: Liver Disease: Misc.
Benefit for Generalist + Specialist Care in Complex Conditions
Better outcomes for patients with compensated cirrhosis, diabetes who visit PCP and GI/ENDO
Survival Feasible Post Acute Liver Failure Secondary to Amiodarone
Case report describes survival of 79-year-old woman treated with IV amiodarone for atrial flutter
Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Management of NAFLD
Liver biopsy is best for those who would benefit from diagnostic, therapeutic guidance
Western Diet Associated With Chronic Hepatic Inflammation
Western diet-induced dysbiosis in FXR KO mice linked to persistent hepatic inflammation
Use of Palliative Care Up for End-Stage Liver Disease
Hispanic race and insurance coverage associated with lower referral to palliative care
Coffee, Herbal Tea Consumption May Protect Against Liver Disease
Frequent coffee and herbal tea consumption inversely associated with liver stiffness
Zinc Effective in Pediatric Presymptomatic Wilson Disease
Initial dose of 50 mg/day of zinc was effective for children under 6 years old
Childhood Adiposity Linked to Later Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Likelihood of having NAFLD and ALT elevation can be mitigated by becoming nonobese in adulthood
High BMI in Late Teens Tied to Future Severe Liver Dz in Males
Development of T2DM further increases risk for severe liver disease, regardless of BMI
Caloric Restriction Normalizes Bile Acid, Cholesterol Deficiency
Hepatic BA, cholesterol deficient in morbid obesity; deficiencies counteracted by caloric restriction