Last Week in Medicine
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Last Week in Medicine
Albumin Infusion for Decompensated Cirrhosis (ATTIRE trial), Terlipressin for Type 1 Hepatorenal Syndrome (CONFIRM trial)
Today has a nice liver disease theme. Does targeting a serum albumin above 3 g/dL reduce death, infections and kidney failure in patients with decompensated cirrhosis? Does terlipressin work in hepatorenal syndrome?
Albumin Infusion for Decompensated Cirrhosis
Terlipressin for Type 1 Hepatorenal Syndrome
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"Sneaky Snitch" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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