• Author: Nilang Patel
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Enhancement of cirrhosis mortality prediction by including hepatic encephalopathy to MELD 3.0 in a national Veteran cohort

Abstract: Despite negative outcomes, hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is not included in the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores, including MELD 3.0. In a National Veterans …

Optimal oral iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Optimal oral iron supplementation strategy is unclear in patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) who have either normal kidney function (NKF) or chronic …

Early paracentesis is associated with better prognosis compared with late or no-paracentesis in hospitalized veterans with cirrhosis and ascites

Abstract: Guidelines recommend that all hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and ascites receive an early (<24 h from admission) paracentesis. However, national data are not …