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Ben Schwartz

@bschwartzmd

Rush GI and Hepatology Fellow | Duke Undergrad | VCU SOM | Rush IM | Clinical Liver Disease Social Media Rep

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Although liver transplant improves patients' quality of life, levels still don't reach those of the general population. How can we better understand this difference and improve the lives of our patients? aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cl… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps #CLDREP

Although liver transplant improves patients' quality of life, levels still don't reach those of the general population. How can we better understand this difference and improve the lives of our patients?
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A fascinating review of Extracorporeal Liver Support. While they improve hemodynamics and reduce bili, they still haven't been shown to significantly improve survival. Larger trials may help elucidate optimal indications aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps #CLDREP

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HCC surveillance with ultrasound combined with AFP improve sensitivity of detecting early HCC. In the future, MRI and additional protein & genomic biomarkers may hold the key to further improving detection bit.ly/3fUiSy5 ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDREP Amit G Singal Piyush Nathani

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An excellent overview of common GI drugs implicated in DILI by Rush's Kanika Garg ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps #CLDREP aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cl…

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Great review article covering socioeconomic disparities of travel for liver transplantation. Have we adequately evaluated the ethical considerations? aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps #CLDREP Julius Wilder MD PhD Nancy Reau

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Statins may slow liver disease progression and HCC. Here's a great overview of the preclinical/retrospective data. Ongoing clinical trials may give us more answers and help guide future treatment aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps Julius Wilder MD PhD Nancy Reau

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Great article covering the multifactorial pathophysiology of HE: neuro-inflammation, alterted neurotransmission, bile acids, the microbiome, and nutrition all contribute in addition to ammonia aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps Julius Wilder MD PhD Nancy Reau

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Had an incredible time meeting experts from across the globe and presenting my work on AIH/NAFLD overlap and PEG tube complications at #DDW2022 with the Rush GI crew. Excited for next year in Chicago! Nancy Reau Digestive Disease Week Rush University System for Health @RushIMChiefs

Had an incredible time meeting experts from across the globe and presenting my work on AIH/NAFLD overlap and PEG tube complications at #DDW2022 with the Rush GI crew. Excited for next year in Chicago!

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How should we approach end-of-life discussions with patients with advanced liver disease while maintaining cultural humility? A great article summarizing some initial approaches: aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps #CLDREP Julius Wilder MD PhD Nancy Reau

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Do you recommend bariatric surgery for treatment of NASH fibrosis? A great overview of the current evidence supporting utilizing bariatric surgery as a key intervention in the fight against NASH aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps Julius Wilder MD PhD Nancy Reau

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Breaking down Hepatic Encephalopathy for patients and families can be a challenge. This is a great resource for them to better understand HE. aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps Julius Wilder MD PhD Nancy Reau

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Do you incorporate telemedicine in your Hepatology practice? Telemedicine is susceptible to creating 'intervention-generated inequalities'. Read more on how to combat these liver health disparities: aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cl… ClinicalLiverDisease #CLDSoMeReps Julius Wilder MD PhD Nancy Reau

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Having a blast at #ACG2022 with my RUSH Internal Medicine co-residents and fellows. Honored to receive an outstanding poster presentation award for my work with @JessStrzepkaMD. Can’t wait for #ddw2023 in Chicago! RUSH Internal Medicine Chiefs ACG Manavi Bhagwat Tavia Buysse, MD

Having a blast at #ACG2022 with my <a href="/RushDOIM/">RUSH Internal Medicine</a> co-residents and fellows. Honored to receive an outstanding poster presentation award for my work with @JessStrzepkaMD. Can’t wait for #ddw2023 in Chicago! <a href="/RushIMChiefs/">RUSH Internal Medicine Chiefs</a> <a href="/AmCollegeGastro/">ACG</a> <a href="/ManaviBhagwat/">Manavi Bhagwat</a> <a href="/taviabuyssemd/">Tavia Buysse, MD</a>
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⚕️We have an excellent agenda & an all-star lineup of experts for the #RushIntoGI conference in February! Take a peek 👉 ow.ly/bnFJ50M4jiy 🔹Register 👉 rushintogi.org #livertwitter #GItwitter #Chicago #GHAPP RUSH Internal Medicine

⚕️We have an excellent agenda &amp; an all-star lineup of experts for the #RushIntoGI conference in February! Take a peek 👉 ow.ly/bnFJ50M4jiy

🔹Register 👉  rushintogi.org

#livertwitter #GItwitter #Chicago #GHAPP 
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