Hepatology
- Renal failure in HCV cirrhosis
The patient was diagnosed with hepatitis C 15 years ago; now, his kidneys are failing.
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: The role of ADAMTS13
ADAMTS13 testing is useful in diagnosing this disease, guiding therapy, and predicting relapse.
- A female liver transplant recipient asks: Can I become pregnant?
Pregnancy is possible, but not immediately after transplant, and it involves risks.
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: An underrecognized, treatable cause of COPD
Known cases of this common genetic disease are just the tip of the iceberg.
- A guide to managing acute liver failure
Transfer to intensive care, start specific treatment depending on the cause, and consider transplant.
- A tale of two sisters with liver disease
A young woman presents with acute liver failure. What is the cause? Is her sister at risk?
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in medical patients
Deprived of alcohol while in the hospital, many alcoholic patients go into withdrawal. Clinicians should be ready.