Diminishing Use of Liver Biopsy among Liver Transplant Recipients for Hepatitis C. [PDF]
, 2017 Background and Aims: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) cirrhosis is the leading indication for liver transplantation in the United States and recurrent HCV following liver transplantation is a major cause of allograft loss and mortality.
Aby, Elizabeth +6 more
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The Lancet, 1994 The character is presented of the changes in the pathomorphological picture of alcoholic hepatocellular damage. The most frequently observed forms of clinical picture of alcoholic hepatitis are discussed. In the diagnosis of this nosological entity the role is stressed of liver biopsy as the method making possible obtaining of the most reliable ...
K, Niedzielin, H, Kordecki
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Alcoholic Liver Disease in the Asian–Pacific Region with High Prevalence of Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 2016 The hospitalized cases and mortality from alcoholic liver disease (ALD) are increasing in Taiwan and worldwide. Meanwhile, the Asia–Pacific region also has a high prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Sien-Sing Yang
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Reversal of hepatorenal syndrome type 1 with terlipressin plus albumin vs. placebo plus albumin in a pooled analysis of the OT-0401 and REVERSE randomised clinical studies [PDF]
, 2017 Background The goal of hepatorenal syndrome type 1 (HRS-1) treatment is to improve renal function. Terlipressin, a synthetic vasopressin analogue, is a systemic vasoconstrictor used for the treatment of HRS-1, where it is available.
Araya, V. +11 more
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Hepatology Communications, 2020 Alcohol‐related liver disease is a major public health burden, and the gut microbiota is an important contributor to disease pathogenesis. The aim of the present study is to characterize functional alterations of the gut microbiota and test their ...
Bei Gao +26 more
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Veillonella Bacteremia in Alcoholic Hepatitis
Case Reports in Hepatology, 2021 Veillonella species are commensal bacteria of the human oral, gut, and vaginal microbiota that are rarely identified as clinically relevant pathogens.
Patrick Lee +4 more
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New insights into the pathogenesis and treatment of non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma: a balancing act between immunosuppression and immunosurveillance. [PDF]
, 2018 Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. HCC initiates as a consequence of chronic liver damage and inflammation caused by hepatitis B and C virus infections, excessive alcohol consumption, or non ...
Karin, Michael
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Comparison of TNF-α Levels in Alcoholic Liver Disease Patients with and without Hepatitis: A Cross-sectional Study in Coastal Karnataka, India [PDF]
National Journal of Laboratory MedicineIntroduction: Alcohol-induced liver injury triggers inflammatory reactions through pro-inflammatory cytokine Tumour Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α). The estimation of TNF-α would provide valuable information on the degree of activation of immune system and ...
TM Anuraghi +3 more
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The effect of 12 weeks regular physical activity and vitamin E in the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A pilot study [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Despite the prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), there was no treatment has been proven to be effective in these common diseases.
Eslami, L. +5 more
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NAFLD‐related hepatocellular carcinoma: The growing challenge
Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 Risk and protective factors for NAFLD‐related hepatocellular carcinoma Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cause of cancer‐related mortality and morbidity worldwide. With the obesity pandemic, NAFLD‐related HCC is contributing to the burden of disease exponentially.
Pir Ahmad Shah +2 more
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