• Author: David E. Kaplan
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Practice changing RCT design and rationale: Abbreviated MRI plus AFP vs. ultrasound plus AFP for HCC surveillance in cirrhosis (PREMIUM study)

Abstract: Abdominal ultrasound every 6 months with or without serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening in patients with cirrhosis. …

Mortality, hepatic decompensation, and cardiovascular outcomes in lean vs. non-lean metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cirrhosis: A Veterans Affairs cohort study

Abstract: Background and aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has a global prevalence of 25%. Studies on incident liver and cardiovascular …

The impact of weight loss programs on BMI trajectory in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A Veterans Health Administration study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Weight loss is the mainstay of management for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. We studied the impact of referral to …

The association between homelessness and key liver-related outcomes in veterans with cirrhosis

Abstract: Introduction: Homelessness adversely affects patient outcomes in broad cohort studies; however, its impact on key liver-related outcomes in patients with cirrhosis is …

External Validation of the FIPS Score for Post-TIPS Mortality in a National Veterans Affairs Cohort

Abstract: Background: The Freiburg index of post-TIPS survival (FIPS) score was recently demonstrated to improve prediction of post-TIPS mortality relative to existing standards. …