How Cirrhosis of the Liver Gradually Takes away One's Life and Vitality

Cirrhosis Affects Maternal and Foetal Outcomes in Pregnancy

TOPLINE:  The albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score predicted adverse outcomes such as preterm birth, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and perinatal mortality in pregnant women with cirrhosis. METHODOLOGY: This prospective, national observational cohort study was conducted using the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS) from June 1, 2017, to November 30, 2020. The study identified 52 pregnant women […] The post Cirrhosis Affects Maternal and Foe…

How Cirrhosis of the Liver Gradually Takes away One's Life and Vitality

Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic liver disease which is characterized by the gradual replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue. This scarring process ruinsl the liver's ability to function properly. The liver is important for filtering toxins, producing proteins, and supporting digestion, so when cirrhosis progresses, these essential functions become impaired. Over time, the liver can also lose its ability to regenerate, making it …

July effect in hospitalized cirrhosis patients: A US nationwide study using difference-in-differences analysis

Article: July effect in hospitalized cirrhosis patients: A US nationwide study using difference-in-differences analysis Authors: Melis Gokce Celdir, George Wehby, Shahana Prakash, Tomohiro Tanaka Journal: PLoS One. 2025 Jan 13;20(1):e0316445 Abstract: Background: The July effect in US teaching hospitals has been studied with conflicting results. We aimed to evaluate the effect of physician turnover in […]