Machine learning models show moderate to high accuracy for predicting variceal bleeding in cirrhosis patients
New AI Tool Catches Bleeding Risks Early
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 7,011 cirrhosis patients found machine learning models achieved pooled c-indic…
An AI tool now spots bleeding risks in liver disease earlier than current methods, helping doctors catch dangerous vein swelling before it t…
Continuous terlipressin infusion reduces treatment failure and rebleeding in acute variceal bleeding
Could a different way of giving a bleeding drug save more lives?
A meta-analysis of 6 RCTs (n=494) in cirrhosis patients found continuous terlipressin infusion reduced treatment failure (RR 0.32) and reble…
A slow drip of the bleeding drug terlipressin works better than a quick shot, causing fewer side effects and less rebleeding for patients wi…
Research across Esophageal Diseases
Related studies from across the Esophageal Diseases family.
Case report of two neonates with esophageal atresia and phrenic nerve palsy managed with stepwise respiratory and surgical strategies
Two Rare Cases Reveal New Path for Nerve Injury Recovery
This case report describes two neonates with type III esophageal atresia who developed phrenic nerve palsy.
When a repair for a birth defect hurts a breathing nerve, doctors now try non-invasive support first before surgery.
Network meta-analysis compares preventive measures for esophageal variceal bleeding in 6510 cirrhosis patients
New Combo Stops Bleeding Better Than Old Drugs
This network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 6510 patients with liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices regarding primary preventive meas…
Combining two specific medicines stops dangerous stomach bleeding better than older single-drug treatments for people with advanced liver sc…