Category: Hepatology
The Role of Endohepatology in the Management of Liver Disease
G&H What is encompassed by the term endohepatology? AS Broadly, the term endohepatology refers to endoscopic and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided interventions in patients with liver disease. […]
Examining the New Definition of Hepatorenal Syndrome and the Role of Terlipressin
G&H How common is hepatorenal syndrome, and what are its potential consequences? RB Hepatorenal syndrome is the most serious complication of cirrhosis and portal hypertension and […]
The Possible Effects of Ursodeoxycholic Acid on Recurrent Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Biliary Complications After Liver Transplant
G&H What are the effects of ursodeoxycholic acid when used as first-line treatment for primary biliary cholangitis, and how often does adequate response to this treatment […]
Overview of COVID-19 and the Liver
G&H What are the typical presenting symptoms of COVID-19? How may the liver be involved? DJ Most patients infected with COVID-19 present with respiratory symptoms, particularly […]
The Evolving Role of Advanced Endoscopic Techniques in Hepatology
Abstract: The role of advanced endoscopy in the field of hepatology has evolved rapidly over the last decade. Several novel diagnostic and therapeutic interventions can now […]
Current Status of Liver Transplantation
G&H Currently, what are the most common indications for liver transplantation in the United States? RV The 3 most common indications for liver transplantation in cirrhotic […]
Overview of Current Management of Portal Hypertension
G&H Currently, what are the most common causes of portal hypertension? GG-T Portal hypertension is high pressure in the portal vein, which is the vein […]
Presentations of Wilson Disease
G&H What is Wilson disease? MS Wilson disease is a disorder of copper metabolism that occurs in roughly 1 in 30,000 individuals, although some possibility […]
Liver Transplantation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
G&H Are patients awaiting liver transplantation at greater risk of becoming infected with coronavirus disease 2019? KRR Patients with advanced liver disease are cited by […]
Hepatic Complications and Liver Transplant in Congenital Cardiac Disease
G&H What is the current understanding of the relationship between the liver and the heart? KB The liver is the hub for several metabolic activities. In […]
Current and Emerging Treatment Options for Primary Biliary Cholangitis
G&H What is the current first-line therapy for primary biliary cholangitis, and what percentage of patients do not respond to it? AB Currently, the only […]
Update on Liver Transplantation in Patients With Alcoholic Hepatitis
G&H How has alcoholic hepatitis traditionally been treated? CO Alcoholic hepatitis has traditionally been treated with thiamine, folic acid, and multivitamins and by increasing the […]
Best Use of the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Procedure for the Management of Portal Hypertension
G&H What are the traditional treatments for portal hypertension, and how effective are they? LVW Cirrhosis is a major cause of portal hypertension, which has consequences […]
Idiopathic Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension
G&H What is noncirrhotic portal hypertension, and what are the most common causes of this condition? HJ Noncirrhotic portal hypertension is an increased pressure gradient […]
Emerging Research on MGL-3196 for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
G&H What is the mechanism of action of MGL-3196? ZY MGL-3196 (Madrigal Pharmaceuticals) is a thyroid hormone receptor β agonist. Thyroid hormone receptors can be […]
Long-Term Use of Azathioprine in the Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis
6 G&H How effective are the first- and second-line treatment options for autoimmune hepatitis? MP First-line treatment consists of corticosteroids with azathioprine. A number of randomized, […]
Current Management of Thrombocytopenia in Chronic Liver Disease
G&H How common is thrombocytopenia in patients who have chronic liver disease? RB Thrombocytopenia, defined as a platelet count under 150,000/µL, is probably the most […]
Treatment of Portopulmonary Hypertension With Macitentan in Patients With Cirrhosis
G&H What is the current understanding of the relationship between pulmonary hypertension and cirrhosis? MK Any liver disease or vascular problem in the liver can […]
Drug-Induced Liver Injury
G&H What are the different types of drug-induced liver injury? NC Drug-induced liver injury can be divided into direct hepatotoxicity and idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury. […]
Use of Obeticholic Acid in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis
G&H Why was there a need for a treatment option in addition to ursodeoxycholic acid for patients with primary biliary cholangitis? RB Many primary biliary […]