Model to Predict Survival in Pateints with End-Stage Liver Disease
EBM, Landmark Research
Effect of IV Albumin on Renal Impairment and Mortality in Patients with Cirrhosis and SBP
EBM, Landmark Research
As general internists, we often encounter and are expected to medically manage the acute complications of decompensated cirrhosis: Gastrointestional bleed Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatorenal syndrome This article tackles an important cornerstone of treatment for SBP: the use of…
Rifaximin Plus Lactulose Versus Lactulose Alone in Treatment of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
EBM, Landmark Research
Lactulose is widely used for treatment of hepatic encephalopathy because it is effective, cheap, and widely available. So is there any benefit to using Rifaximin in patients with hepatic encephalopathy? Here are some questions to answer when reviewing this article…