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Non-hemodynamic Effects of Terlipressin in Patients with Acute Variceal Bleeding: A Prospective Pilot Study [PDF]
Sanchit Sharma +10 more
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The use of endoscopy in liver diseases [PDF]
The use of fibre-optic endoscopy has greatly facilitated the management of some patients with chronic liver disease. Upper endoscopy plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and management of oesophageal and gastric varices.
Lam, SK, Lau, GKK, Ng, M, Wu, WHC
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ABSTRACT Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance with semi‐annual ultrasound (US) is recommended for high‐risk patients. This study investigates the impact of hepatobiliary abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AMRI) performed annually on the recommended US surveillance.
Jing‐Houng Wang +4 more
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Screening for esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients – Non-invasive methods
Variceal bleeding is a dramatic complication of cirrhosis. Primary prophylaxis against variceal bleeding is indicated for patients with high-risk varices.
Ângelo Z. Mattos +3 more
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ABSTRACT There is increasing evidence, from cellular, animal and human epidemiological studies, linking β‐blockers with reductions in cancer growth and metastasis. Propranolol is the most investigated β‐blocker for cancer; although as many different off‐patent β‐blockers exist, there is little commercial incentive to drive comparative clinical trials ...
Jillian G. Baker
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Background: Splenic vein thrombosis (SVT) is most commonly caused by acute and chronic pancreatitis (CP). Variceal gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a potentially life-threatening event in such patients.
Vikas Pandey +5 more
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Early clinical experience of the safety and efficacy of EndoClot in the management of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding [PDF]
Sabina Beg +5 more
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In a cohort of 1596 liver cancer patients with either current or prior HBV infection undergoing systemic therapy in Hong Kong, the risk of HBV reactivation during immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment was low when adequate antiviral prophylaxis was administered, irrespective of HBV infection status.
Dorothy Cheuk‐Yan Yiu +9 more
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In a multi‐centre study of obeticholic acid in primary biliary cholangitis, 45% discontinued the drug over 4 years, with 11% moving to combination therapy (fibrates). Of those continuing, response rates increased from 37% (1 year) to 55% (4 years). Non‐response at 12 months and cirrhosis were independent predictors of liver‐related events.
Nadir Abbas +18 more
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In‐depth multiomics analyses revealed that the gut microbiota in patients with CPH is dysbiotic. Altered gut microbiota plays an important role in the progression of CPH and affects the host's arginine metabolism to promote arginine biosynthesis. The pro‐inflammatory effects of certain gut bacteria induce iNOS expression, which together act on the ...
Qun Zhang +15 more
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