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Pretransplant Fecal Carriage of ESBLE and Infection After Liver Transplant, France
CME A study shows that the epidemiology of ESBLE infections following liver transplantation is more affected by the influx of preoperatively acquired ESBLE isolates into the hospital than by cross-transmission.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, June 2012
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Artificial Extracorporeal Liver Support Therapy in Patients With Severe Liver Failure
CME Nonbiologic extracorporeal liver support therapy may be useful for patients with severe liver failure, either as a strategy for bridging to transplantation or for recovery.
Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, October 2011
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Management of Hepatorenal Syndrome in Patients With Cirrhosis
CME Hepatorenal syndrome carries a grave prognosis, but interventions can help improve patient outcomes. The current review highlights the best practice in the management of hepatorenal syndrome.
Nature Reviews Nephrology, September 2011
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Managing Patients With Hepatitis B-related or Hepatitis C-related Decompensated Cirrhosis
What are the best practices for managing patients with decompensated hepatitis C-related and hepatitis B-related liver disease? The current review provides insights for clinicians.
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, May 2011
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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Management
There are increasing numbers of patients with hepatitis C or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) at risk for HE, adding to the morbidity and mortality posed by hepatitis C and alcoholic cirrhosis.
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, August 2010
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Management of CMV Infection After Thoracic Organ Transplantation
Review current information on CMV and explore the best ways to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
August 2010
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Global View
The management and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma differ across the world due to different access to resources for treatment and prevention.
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, July 2010
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New Transplant Recommendations for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients
Experts have issued a number of new recommendations that will improve criteria for transplantation candidates and allow for more equitable organ donation.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2010
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Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Long Term Success via Hepatic Decompression
Can transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) be successful in the treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome? The current study examines this issue.
BMC Gastroenterology, March 2010
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Acute Porphyrias: Recognition Through Follow-Up
Dr. Herbert Bonkovsky interviews 3 experts on the major issues, from diagnosis to treatment and prevention, in the acute porphyrias.
Medscape Education Oncology, January 2010
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Hepatitis C Infection -- Diagnosis and Treatment in Pediatric and Adult Patients
Sammy Saab, MD, MPH, and Victoria Sheen, MD, review the approach to evaluating and managing adult and pediatric patients with HCV infection.
Medscape Education Gastroenterology, December 2009
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The Hepatitis C Virus: Prospecting for Specifically Targeted Therapies
Insight into HCV replication is integral to understanding drug development, given that agents are being designed to interrupt steps in the life cycle of the virus. Nancy Reau, MD, explores the issues.
Medscape Education Gastroenterology, September 2009
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Management of Acute Liver Failure
This article highlights advances in the intensive care management of patients with ALF that have contributed to a marked improvement in their overall survival over the past 20 years.
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, September 2009
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Prevention of Late-Onset CMV Disease in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
The results of the IMPACT study provide us with a new evidence-guided option for prevention of late-onset cytomegalovirus disease solid organ transplant recipients.
Medscape Education Transplantation , July 2009
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Secondary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Secondary sclerosing cholangitis is a progressive disease associated with a reduced life expectancy. The current review examines causes of secondary sclerosing cholangitis and their management.
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, May 2009
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New Strategies in the Treatment of Hepatitis B
Jennifer Tan, MD, and Sammy Saab, MD, MPH, AGAF, address the key issues and evidence involved in the decision of when and how to initiate appropriate treatment for HBV and when to stop or alter it.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 2009
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Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Cholangiocarcinoma
CME Liver transplantation offers the best outcomes for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis. The current review examines the use of liver transplantation for these patients and highlights innovations, such as living donor liver transplantation and the use of pretransplant treatment to reduce the tumor burden.
JNCCN - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, April 2009
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Old Questions, New Insights
CME William Balistreri, MD, reviews the current state of the field in regard to the prevalence, screening, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of NAFLD, as framed by data presented at AASLD 2008.
Medscape Gastroenterology, December 2008
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AASLD 2008: Select Topics in Liver Disease - Complications of Cirrhosis and NAFLD
CME Steven Herrine, MD, and William Balistreri, MD, provide focused clinical updates on the latest information regarding varices/bleeding and fatty liver disease, based on selected sessions at AASLD 2008.
Medscape Gastroenterology, December 2008
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Orthotopic Liver Transplantation and What to Do During Follow-up: Recommendations for the Practitioner
Improvements in surgical technique and the introduction of several new immunosuppressive medications mean that outcome after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) has improved continuously over the past 15 years.
Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology, November 2008
