Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis

G&H What are the possible causes for elevations of gamma-glutamyl transferase? AG Although many factors can cause elevations of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), this enzyme is mainly […]

The Evolving Use of Biochemical Markers in the Management of Primary Biliary Cholangitis: A Clinical Perspective

Abstract: Primary biliary cholangitis is a chronic autoimmune liver disease characterized by immune-mediated damage to interlobular bile ducts within the liver that may lead to cholestasis, […]

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 […]

Statins, Fibrates, and Other Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Agonists for the Treatment of Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Abstract: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) are autoimmune cholestatic liver diseases that commonly result in the need for liver transplantation. The […]

A Practical Review of Primary Biliary Cholangitis for the Gastroenterologist

Abstract: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune chronic cholestatic liver disease characterized by biliary destruction and progressive intrahepatic cholestasis. PBC primarily affects women in […]

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 […]

Update on New Drugs and Those in Development for the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Abstract: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune inflammatory liver disease of the interlobular bile ducts that can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. Until […]

A Step-by-Step Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy in the United States, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Diagnosis and Management

Gastroenterology & Hepatology December 2016, Volume 12, Issue 12, Supplement 5 A Step-by-Step Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy in the United […]