Acute kidney injury (AKI) is estimated to occur in up to 50% of patients with liver cirrhosis and is associated with increased morbidity and a high risk of short-term and long-term mortality.1 ...

SGLT-2 inhibitors vs DPP-4 inhibitors were associated with a reduced risk for liver cirrhosis among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Otherwise, it would lead to diseases like acute (sudden) hepatitis (inflammation), chronic (long duration) hepatitis, fatty ...

A recent study found that 80 per cent of IT professionals in India have fatty liver, due to work pressure, sedentary ...

The causes were tropical pancreatitis (13, 46.4%), alcohol abuse (10, 35.7%), idiopathic acute pancreatitis (4, 14.3%) and resective surgery for gastric cancer (1, 3.6%). Ascites alone was seen in ...

Inherited kidney diseases and congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) warrant special attention.

Purpose Published evidence on the incidence and predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cirrhosis of the liver is reviewed. Summary The frequently observed phenomenon of ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has become a growing global health concern, affecting millions ...

Weight-Loss Surgery Lowers Risk of Developing Complications of Liver Disease in Patients With Cirrhosis and Obesity Jan. 27, 2025 — A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver ...

The Board of Governors, the highest decision-making body of the IMF, consists of one governor and one alternate governor for each member country. The governor is appointed by the member country and is ...

A US study found a significantly higher cost of care associated with cirrhosis vs with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.