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Higher animal protein intake increases mortality risk in cirrhosis by nearly fourfold
Higher intake of total and dairy protein and lower animal protein consumption correlated with a reduced risk for mortality among patients with cirrhosis, according to data published in BMC Gastroenterology.
Despite narrowing the gap, racial disparities persist in liver transplantation, mortality
Disparities in receipt of liver transplantation and mortality persisted over time among hospitalized Black and Hispanic patients with decompensated cirrhosis compared with their white counterparts, according to data in JAMA Network Open.
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One-fifth of NASH patients develop cirrhosis in 4 years; lower risk for women, nonsmokers
Among patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in the United States, 20% progressed to cirrhosis within 4 years, with female sex and nonsmoking status linked to lower risk for progression, according to data from the TARGET-NASH trial.
Use of simvastatin plus rifaximin not supported in patients with decompensated cirrhosis
Simvastatin plus rifaximin did not reduce progression to acute-on-chronic liver failure, complications from cirrhosis or risk for death in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, according to data presented at EASL Congress.
Only 25% of patients with cirrhosis receive transplant referrals at safety-net hospitals
Nearly 75% of patients with end-stage liver disease in safety-net hospitals were not referred for liver transplant evaluation, mostly due to active alcohol use or insurance issues, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
VIDEO: ‘Clear correlation’ between IL-31, pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis
In a Healio video exclusive, Andreas Kremer, MD, PhD, MHBA, highlights recent data on primary biliary cholangitis presented at EASL Congress, including risk factors for disease progression and seladelpar for treatment of pruritus.
Xarelto boosts survival for portal hypertension in cirrhosis without hike in bleeding risk
Xarelto improved portal hypertension complication-free survival in patients with cirrhosis and moderate liver dysfunction without an increase in major bleeding events, according to data presented at the EASL Congress.
New ACG guideline highlights treatment, transplant considerations for acute liver failure
The ACG has created a new clinical guideline based on existing data and expert opinion to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with acute liver failure, with a focus on specific etiologies and disease presentation.
Behavioral data ‘has the potential’ to predict HCC in patients with hepatitis B
Scoring systems based on behavioral and clinical data outperformed existing scores in predicting risk for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection, according to data presented at the EASL Congress.
FMT shows promise in restoring gut barrier function, immunity in cirrhosis
Fecal microbiota transplantation improved gut barrier function, mucosal immunity and ammonia metabolism in patients with cirrhosis, which could reduce hepatic encephalopathy and other infections, according to data from the PROFIT trial.
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