Mixed Bag for Semaglutide in NASH-Related Compensated Cirrhosis
(MedPage Today) -- Although semaglutide (Ozempic) missed its mark in improving liver fibrosis for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-related cirrhosis, improvements were noted in cardiometabolic parameters and other biomarkers, according... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - June 27, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Are Pain Meds the Only Option for Chronic Pain in Cirrhosis? Are Pain Meds the Only Option for Chronic Pain in Cirrhosis?
The first treatment option for any pain should be self-directed, nonpharmacologic interventions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Fatty liver disease symptoms: The signs liver scarring is 'blocking liver function'
LIVER disease comes in two main forms. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. You can also get alcohol-related liver disease, which is liver damage that is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The NHS says cirrhosis is "the most severe stage" of NAFLD occurring after years of inflammation. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Liver Cirrhosis Tied to Elevated Risk for Stroke
(MedPage Today) -- Liver cirrhosis was linked to a greater risk for stroke in a large retrospective study, and the association was independent of established cardiovascular risk factors, a research reported.
In the study of nearly 1.3 million... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - June 26, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Alarming Increase Seen in U.S. Deaths From Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Mortality rate increased more than threefold between 1999 and 2019 (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - June 23, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news
Alarming Increase Seen in U.S. Deaths From Alcoholic Cirrhosis
THURSDAY, June 23, 2022 -- There was more than a threefold increase in U.S. deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis between 1999 and 2019, according to a study published online May 27 in The American Journal of Medicine.
Orly Termeie, from Florida Atlantic... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 23, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Alcoholic Cirrhosis Is Most Common Liver Transplant Indication in Young US Adults Alcoholic Cirrhosis Is Most Common Liver Transplant Indication in Young US Adults
Alcohol-associated liver disease is now the most common indication for liver transplant wait-listing among young American adults, researchers say.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - June 22, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
U.S. Death Rate From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Triples Over Two Decades
Title: U.S. Death Rate From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Triples Over Two DecadesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/20/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - June 21, 2022 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Therapies for Managing Cirrhosis and its Complications Therapies for Managing Cirrhosis and its Complications
This review outlines the currently available and emerging therapeutic options for the treatment of cirrhosis and its complications.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Drug Therapy for AUD May Cut Risk for Alcohol - Related Liver Disease
Pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder linked to reduced incidence of hepatic decompensation in patients with cirrhosis (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - May 23, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Gastroenterology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news
Incidence and Mortality of HBV and HCV, Cirrhosis and HCC Incidence and Mortality of HBV and HCV, Cirrhosis and HCC
This article provides an update on the global incidence and mortality rates for these liver diseases. How have they changed in recent years?Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Are These Stools Acholic?
Discussion
Color can be difficult to discern and communicate. Stooling is an important part of overall health and an important harbinger of potential illness. Stooling consistency and color changes with food, environment, medication, and health conditions.
For neonates and young infants, some hepatobiliary problems may not be seen at birth but in the next few days to weeks. This includes Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia and cystic fibrosis. It is not uncommon for these patients to have prolonged jaundice and therefore the diagnosis may be delayed with some presenting with increased jaundice, acholic stool and poor feedin...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 23, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
348 Unusual Child Hepatitis Cases; Rinvoq Impresses in Crohn's; ED and Cirrhosis
(MedPage Today) -- As of Tuesday, there are 348 probable cases of child hepatitis of unknown origin in 21 countries, with 26 cases requiring liver transplants, the World Health Organization announced.
Is there a link between the Omicron variant... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - May 12, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Fatigue Tied to Worse Outcomes in Patients With NASH
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-related advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis who experienced significant fatigue had a greater risk of adverse clinical events, a post hoc analysis of two phase III trials suggested... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - May 9, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Deprescribing zolpidem reduces falls and fractures in patients with cirrhosis - Tapper EB, Zhao Z, Winder GS, Parikh ND.
BACKGROUND& AIMS: Benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk of harm in patients with cirrhosis. However, stopping benzodiazepines must be done with care to avoid withdrawal or other unintended consequences. The impact of deprescribing on patie... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 4, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
