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View article: Challenges in the Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome–Acute Kidney Injury: A US Chart Review of Treatment Patterns and Survival Outcomes
Challenges in the Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome–Acute Kidney Injury: A US Chart Review of Treatment Patterns and Survival Outcomes Open
Background Treatments for hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS‐AKI) that are not FDA‐approved have been widely used in the United States (US) with variable outcomes. This study describes the practice patterns, outcomes, and h…
View article: The Impact of Different Types of Social Resources on Coping Self-Efficacy and Distress During Australia’s Black Summer Bushfires
The Impact of Different Types of Social Resources on Coping Self-Efficacy and Distress During Australia’s Black Summer Bushfires Open
While social resources are known to promote positive psychological outcomes after disasters, little is known about the unique influence of different social resources on distress and coping during a disaster. This study examined the associa…
View article: Using Propensity Score Matching for Sequential Recruitment in Multigroup Cohort Studies
Using Propensity Score Matching for Sequential Recruitment in Multigroup Cohort Studies Open
Multigroup cohort studies are used to compare exposed and unexposed groups on important outcomes. Recruitment for these studies can be done simultaneously or sequentially. When recruitment is simultaneous, there are many advanced statistic…
View article: Update on the Management of Cholestatic Pruritus.
Update on the Management of Cholestatic Pruritus. Open
View article: Screening and management of portal hypertension and varices in cirrhosis: Expert perspectives
Screening and management of portal hypertension and varices in cirrhosis: Expert perspectives Open
The prevalence of liver injury, fibrosis, and, in particular, cirrhosis in the United States is increasing in parallel to the current epidemic of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease and alcohol-associated liver disease…
View article: Implementing an online-delivered exercise program for childhood cancer survivors: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation protocol for the MERRIER study
Implementing an online-delivered exercise program for childhood cancer survivors: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation protocol for the MERRIER study Open
Background: Physical activity levels are low in childhood cancer survivors. Structured physical activity programs are not routinely provided, despite being safe and beneficial for improving physical and psychological health. Innovative hea…
View article: Using Propensity Score Matching for Recruitment in Sequential Enrollment Multigroup Cohort Studies
Using Propensity Score Matching for Recruitment in Sequential Enrollment Multigroup Cohort Studies Open
Multigroup cohort studies are used to compare exposed and unexposed groups on important outcomes. Recruitment for these studies can be done simultaneously or sequentially. When recruitment is simultaneous there are many advanced statistica…
View article: Number of people treated for hepatitis C virus infection in 2014-2023 and applicable lessons for new HBV and HDV therapies
Number of people treated for hepatitis C virus infection in 2014-2023 and applicable lessons for new HBV and HDV therapies Open
Long-term hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Since 2014, these infections can be effectively treated with 8-12 weeks of oral therapies. In 2015, the World Health Organization established targets to el…
View article: Personalized Immunosuppressive Strategies in Intestinal Transplantation: A Predictive Model for Graft Survival and Patient Outcomes
Personalized Immunosuppressive Strategies in Intestinal Transplantation: A Predictive Model for Graft Survival and Patient Outcomes Open
View article: Neurotoxicity from Inordinate Valacyclovir Dosage in an Elderly Woman with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease
Neurotoxicity from Inordinate Valacyclovir Dosage in an Elderly Woman with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease Open
View article: Non-invasive testing in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Non-invasive testing in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease Open
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously referred to as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a leading cause of chronic liver disease, affecting up to 30% of the global population. MASLD is stro…
View article: Do perceived natural environment and eco-anxiety relate to mental health and quality of life? Findings from a representative adult sample
Do perceived natural environment and eco-anxiety relate to mental health and quality of life? Findings from a representative adult sample Open
View article: American Academy of Emergency Medicine
American Academy of Emergency Medicine Open
View article: OC 53.2 Does Plasminogen Replenishment Correct Recovery from Fibrinolysis Resistance Following Liver Transplantation?
OC 53.2 Does Plasminogen Replenishment Correct Recovery from Fibrinolysis Resistance Following Liver Transplantation? Open
age matched healthy controls who experienced no adverse effects following vaccination.All patients received the Astra-Zeneca vaccine.Methods: Levels of plasmin-antiplasmin (PAP) complexes, plasminogen, and alpha2-anti-plasmin in citrated p…
View article: EP21.11: A rare non‐immune cause of fetal anemia
EP21.11: A rare non‐immune cause of fetal anemia Open
A 29-year-old primigravida with low chance trisomy screening was seen in Fetal Medicine at 23 weeks of gestation with a pericardial effusion. The head and circumference were gestation appropriate but all the long bones, whilst normally cal…
View article: American Academy of Emergency Medicine
American Academy of Emergency Medicine Open
View article: American Academy of Emergency Medicine
American Academy of Emergency Medicine Open
View article: The use of current knowledge and non‐invasive testing modalities for predicting at‐risk non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis and assessing fibrosis
The use of current knowledge and non‐invasive testing modalities for predicting at‐risk non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis and assessing fibrosis Open
There is ongoing recognition of the burden of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with fibrosis being the most important histological feature that is associated with progression to cirrhosis …
View article: Polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and nucleic acids encoding same
Polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and nucleic acids encoding same Open
The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising…
View article: Polypeptides having beta-glucosidase activity and polynucleotides encoding the same
Polypeptides having beta-glucosidase activity and polynucleotides encoding the same Open
The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having beta-glucosidase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the p…
View article: Modeling HCV elimination recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: Pathways to regain progress
Modeling HCV elimination recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: Pathways to regain progress Open
The US has made strides toward HCV elimination, but gains could be lost in the wake of the pandemic. However, it is still possible to avert nearly 30,000 deaths through increased harm reduction and increased treatment rates. This requires …
View article: The FarmWell study: Examining relationships between farm environment, financial status and the mental health and wellbeing of farmers
The FarmWell study: Examining relationships between farm environment, financial status and the mental health and wellbeing of farmers Open
View article: Systematic review of quantitative studies assessing the relationship between environment and mental health in rural areas
Systematic review of quantitative studies assessing the relationship between environment and mental health in rural areas Open
Objective Physical and natural environments might strongly influence mental health and well‐being. Many studies have examined this relationship in urban environments, with fewer focused on rural settings. The aim of this systematic review …
View article: Global change in hepatitis C virus prevalence and cascade of care between 2015 and 2020: a modelling study
Global change in hepatitis C virus prevalence and cascade of care between 2015 and 2020: a modelling study Open
View article: Can regenerative agriculture support successful adaptation to climate change and improved landscape health through building farmer self-efficacy and wellbeing?
Can regenerative agriculture support successful adaptation to climate change and improved landscape health through building farmer self-efficacy and wellbeing? Open
The growing movement of ‘regenerative agriculture’ (RA) claims to provide a way to adapt to a changing climate by regenerating landscapes while meeting the social and economic needs of farmers and their communities. Current research sugges…
View article: Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy: Current Pharmacologic Treatments and Improving Clinical Outcomes
Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy: Current Pharmacologic Treatments and Improving Clinical Outcomes Open
Overt hepatic encephalopathy is a generally reversible neurologic complication of cirrhosis. Overt hepatic encephalopathy has been associated with poor hospitalization- and mortality-related outcomes, which is important given increasing he…
View article: Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin for Treatment of HCV Infection in Patients With Advanced Liver Disease
Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin for Treatment of HCV Infection in Patients With Advanced Liver Disease Open
BACKGROUND & AIMS: There are no effective and safe treatments for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection of patients who have advanced liver disease. METHODS: In this phase 2, open-label study, we assessed treatment with the NS5A inhibi…
View article: Regenerative farming and human wellbeing: Are subjective wellbeing measures useful indicators for sustainable farming systems?
Regenerative farming and human wellbeing: Are subjective wellbeing measures useful indicators for sustainable farming systems? Open
View article: The Current Management of Hepatorenal Syndrome–Acute Kidney Injury in the United States and the Potential of Terlipressin
The Current Management of Hepatorenal Syndrome–Acute Kidney Injury in the United States and the Potential of Terlipressin Open
Acute kidney injury (AKI) in the setting of cirrhosis (hepatorenal syndrome [HRS]–AKI) is a severe and often fatal complication of end‐stage liver disease. The goals of treatment are to reverse renal failure and prolong survival in patient…
View article: Recent Developments and Therapeutic Strategies against Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Recent Developments and Therapeutic Strategies against Hepatocellular Carcinoma Open
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has emerged as a major cause of cancer deaths globally. The landscape of systemic therapy has recently changed, with six additional systemic agents either approved or awaiting approval for advanced stage HCC.…