2021
The Level of Alcohol Consumption in the Prior Year Does Not Impact Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Alcohol‐Associated Hepatitis
Musto JA, Eickhoff J, Ventura‐Cots M, Abraldes JG, Bosques‐Padilla F, Verna EC, Brown RS, Vargas V, Altamirano J, Caballería J, Shawcross D, Louvet A, Mathurin P, Garcia‐Tsao G, Schnabl B, Bataller R, Lucey MR. The Level of Alcohol Consumption in the Prior Year Does Not Impact Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Alcohol‐Associated Hepatitis. Liver Transplantation 2021, 27: 1382-1391. PMID: 34109723, PMCID: PMC11075741, DOI: 10.1002/lt.26203.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-associated hepatitisAUDIT-C scoresMELD-NaAUDIT-10Recent alcohol consumptionAlcohol consumptionLiver injuryLiver diseaseSurvival statusAUDIT-ConsumptionEnd-stage liver diseaseAUDIT scoresAlcohol‐Associated HepatitisProspective international databaseMELD-Na scoreAlcohol Use Disorders Identification TestShort-term mortalityShort-term outcomesPrior yearDisorders Identification TestSeverity of drinkingPresenting featuresPrimary outcomeClinical outcomesClinical severity
2009
Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Is Not Associated With Acute Decompensation in Patients With Cirrhosis
Khalid SK, Lane J, Navarro V, Garcia–Tsao G. Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Is Not Associated With Acute Decompensation in Patients With Cirrhosis. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2009, 7: 994-999. PMID: 19394441, PMCID: PMC3777825, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2009.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetaminophenAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlcohol DrinkingAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalCase-Control StudiesContraindicationsFemaleHospitalizationHumansLiverLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedNonprescription DrugsPainProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsAcute hepatic decompensationAnti-inflammatory drugsCirrhotic patientsAlcohol ingestionCounter analgesicsHepatic decompensationAlcoholic cirrhosisNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug useAnti-inflammatory drug useDecompensation of cirrhosisConsecutive cirrhotic patientsTertiary care hospitalEffect of analgesicsCase-control studyRecent alcohol ingestionRecent alcohol useAcetaminophen useLiver clinicNoncirrhotic controlsNoncirrhotic patientsAcute decompensationFurther decompensationCare hospitalConsecutive patients