Improving Outcome Prediction in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis: Blood Urea Nitrogen and Albumin Help

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The MELD Score Is Superior to the Maddrey Discriminant Function Score to Predict Short-Term Mortality in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis: A Global Study

D. Morales-Arraez et al.

Summary: This study assessed the accuracy of different scoring systems to predict short-term mortality in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) and found that the MELD score had the best performance in predicting short-term mortality.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

The Mortality Index for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis: A Novel Prognostic Score

Camille A. Kezer et al.

Summary: This study developed a new scoring system for predicting 30-day mortality in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis. The scoring system, named Mortality Index for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis (MIAAH), showed promising accuracy and performance characteristics in identifying high-risk patients.

MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS (2022)

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Liver cirrhosis

Pere Gines et al.

Summary: Cirrhosis is a widespread disease with various causes, leading to portal hypertension, systemic inflammation, and liver failure. Early diagnosis and management of complications are crucial to prevent progression to decompensated cirrhosis. Liver transplantation may be necessary in severe cases.

LANCET (2021)

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