A vitamin D protocol post-liver transplantation
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DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12503
Abstract: Background and purpose Adults with compromised liver function are inherently deficient and especially vulnerable to the consequences of vitamin D deficiency. Consequences of vitamin D deficiency include liver disease progression, infection, and graft failure. A… read more here.
Keywords: vitamin; vitamin protocol; post liver; post ... See more keywords
Role of fine‐needle aspiration in post liver transplant patients: A clinical/cytological review
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.24133
Abstract: Fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) of superficial and deep‐seated lesions has been used with high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of neoplastic and nonneoplastic lesions. However, literature of FNA in posttransplant patients is sparse, especially in… read more here.
Keywords: transplant patients; needle aspiration; transplant; liver transplant ... See more keywords
Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir without ribavirin is effective in the treatment of recurrent hepatitis C virus infection post-liver transplant
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DOI: 10.1007/s12072-016-9778-6
Abstract: Background/aimRecurrent hepatitis C virus infection is a challenging complication post-liver transplant. Current guidelines recommend the combination of ribavirin and ledipasvir/sofosbuvir for 12 weeks for the treatment of recurrent HCV genotype 1 post-liver transplant. Data are limited… read more here.
Keywords: liver transplant; treatment; post liver; hepatitis virus ... See more keywords
Post-Liver Transplantation Diabetes Mellitus: A Review of Relevance and Approach to Treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s13300-018-0374-8
Abstract: Post-liver transplantation diabetes mellitus (PLTDM) develops in up to 30% of liver transplant recipients and is associated with increased risk of mortality and multiple morbid outcomes. PLTDM is a multicausal disorder, but the main risk factor… read more here.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; liver transplantation; post liver; post ... See more keywords
Acute Heart Failure Post Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Literature Review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.851
Abstract: Purpose Acute severe heart failure (HF) developing shortly, within hours or days, after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is a known but poorly understood phenomenon. The pattern of echocardiographic changes with profound drop in left ventricular… read more here.
Keywords: post; heart; liver; transplantation ... See more keywords
Hyperleucinosis during infections in maple syrup urine disease post liver transplantation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2021.100763
Abstract: Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is due to biallelic variants in one of the three genes: BCKDHA, BCKDHB, and DBT. Branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex deficiency and elevated leucine, valine, isoleucine and alloisoleucine in body fluids… read more here.
Keywords: liver transplantation; hyperleucinosis; post liver;
Developing therapies to treat hepatitis C infection in post-liver transplant recipients
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DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2016.1276564
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Currently, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains the most common indication for liver transplant in the United States (US) with almost universal HCV recurrence in the post-liver transplant setting. Previous interferon (IFN)-related efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: liver transplant; transplant recipients; post liver; liver ... See more keywords
Incidence and Risks for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Steatohepatitis Post Liver Transplant: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000002916
Abstract: BACKGROUND The true incidence and unique risk factors for recurrent and de novo nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) post liver transplant (LT) remain poorly characterized. We aimed to identify the incidence and… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; risk; nash; liver ... See more keywords
Early post‐liver transplant use of direct‐acting antivirals in naive and NS5A inhibitor‐experienced HCV patients
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13782
Abstract: Direct‐acting antiviral drugs (DAA) are safe and effective in the HCV population. However, in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and/or active hepatocellular carcinoma or relapse to NS5A inhibitors, response rates are lower and DAA therapy must… read more here.
Keywords: early post; liver; liver transplant; direct acting ... See more keywords
Early post‐liver transplantation infections and their effect on long‐term survival
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.13673
Abstract: Infections post‐liver transplantation are major drivers for morbidity and mortality. However, the impact of infections within 180 days post‐liver transplantation on long‐term survival is not clear. read more here.
Keywords: term survival; long term; liver transplantation; post liver ... See more keywords
Gastroduodenal ulcers in liver transplant recipients under immunosuppressive therapy.
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DOI: 10.1159/000530472
Abstract: Introduction The proportion of gastroduodenal ulcers caused by drugs is increasing. However, the risk of gastroduodenal ulcer from drugs other than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and low-dose aspirin (LDA) is unclear. An association between immunosuppressive… read more here.
Keywords: ulcer group; liver transplant; gastroduodenal ulcers; immunosuppressive drugs ... See more keywords