Eric R. Kallwitz
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View article: American Ancestry Is a Risk Factor for Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanic/Latino Adults
American Ancestry Is a Risk Factor for Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanic/Latino Adults Open
View article: Association of HSD17B13 rs72613567:TA with non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease in Hispanics/Latinos
Association of HSD17B13 rs72613567:TA with non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease in Hispanics/Latinos Open
INTRODUCTION: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) disproportionately affects Hispanic/Latinos and rates of NAFLD vary among Hispanics from different background groups. Genetic variants and continental ancestry contribute to NAFLD dis…
View article: Association of elevated serum aminotransferase levels with chronic kidney disease measures: hispanic community health study/study of latinos
Association of elevated serum aminotransferase levels with chronic kidney disease measures: hispanic community health study/study of latinos Open
View article: Multicenter analysis of immunosuppressive medications on the risk of malignancy following adult solid organ transplantation
Multicenter analysis of immunosuppressive medications on the risk of malignancy following adult solid organ transplantation Open
Objective This study aimed to assess the risk of maintenance immunosuppression on the post-transplant risk of malignancy across all solid organ transplant types. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study from a multicenter hospital syst…
View article: Multicenter analysis of immunosuppressive medications on the subsequent risk of malignancy in solid organ transplant recipients
Multicenter analysis of immunosuppressive medications on the subsequent risk of malignancy in solid organ transplant recipients Open
Solid organ transplant is a curative treatment for end organ disease. However, the immunosuppressive therapy required to prevent graft rejection increases the likelihood of developing a subsequent malignancy. This retrospective cohort stud…
View article: Association of elevated serum aminotransferase levels with chronic kidney disease measures: hispanic community health study/study of latinos
Association of elevated serum aminotransferase levels with chronic kidney disease measures: hispanic community health study/study of latinos Open
View article: Prevalence of Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanic/Latino Individuals Differs by Heritage
Prevalence of Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanic/Latino Individuals Differs by Heritage Open
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was shown to disproportionally affect Hispanic persons. We examined the prevalence of suspected NAFLD in Hispanic/Latino persons with diverse backgrounds.
View article: Spotlight on Impactful Research: Relationship Between Relative Skeletal Muscle Mass and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A 7‐Year Longitudinal Study
Spotlight on Impactful Research: Relationship Between Relative Skeletal Muscle Mass and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A 7‐Year Longitudinal Study Open
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View article: A North American Expert Opinion Statement on Sarcopenia in Liver Transplantation
A North American Expert Opinion Statement on Sarcopenia in Liver Transplantation Open
Loss of muscle mass and function, or sarcopenia, is a common feature of cirrhosis and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in this population. Sarcopenia is a main indicator of adverse outcomes in this population, including…
View article: Misconception: You Can’t Have Liver Disease With Normal Liver Chemistries
Misconception: You Can’t Have Liver Disease With Normal Liver Chemistries Open
Watch a video presentation of this article The liver function tests (LFTs) are one of the more common tests ordered on patients, yet their name is a misnomer. The conventional laboratory LFT panel has biochemical measures of liver function…
View article: Coagulation in chronic liver disease and the use of prothrombin complex concentrate for an emergent procedure: a case report and review of literature
Coagulation in chronic liver disease and the use of prothrombin complex concentrate for an emergent procedure: a case report and review of literature Open
Synthetic dysfunction observed in cirrhosis results in altered production of procoagulants and anticoagulants that can lead to both bleeding and thrombotic events, respectively. In patients with decompensated cirrhosis, frequent hospital v…
View article: Con: Patient and graft survival outcome at 1 and 3 years posttransplant do not reflect the value of successful liver transplantation‡
Con: Patient and graft survival outcome at 1 and 3 years posttransplant do not reflect the value of successful liver transplantation‡ Open
Watch a video presentation of this article Liver transplant centers have a unique mission of both caring for patients and ensuring proper utilization of organs. Centers are held responsible for both patient and graft survival, emphasizing …
View article: Sarcopenia and liver transplant: The relevance of too little muscle mass
Sarcopenia and liver transplant: The relevance of too little muscle mass Open
Loss of muscle mass and function is a common occurrence in both patients with decompensated cirrhosis and those undergoing liver transplantation. Sarcopenia is associated with morbidity and mortality before and after liver transplantation.…