
Ben Schwartz
@bschwartzmd
Rush GI and Hepatology Fellow | Duke Undergrad | VCU SOM | Rush IM | Clinical Liver Disease Social Media Rep
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17-04-2021 19:05:31
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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


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

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

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…

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

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

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


So much fun at my first DDW! Grateful for the opportunity to share my research and learn from leaders in the field. Looking forward to next year already! Digestive Disease Week American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Rush University System for Health RUSH Internal Medicine


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


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

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

Natural history and management of refractory autoimmune hepatitis zcu.io/PKHa RUSH Internal Medicine Ben Schwartz AASLD ClinicalLiverDisease

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

⚡ Quick 1 min read: Perspective on the U.S. FDA granting fast track status to ervogastat + clesacostat for #NASH 🔗 zcu.io/jctB #livertwitter #meded RUSH Internal Medicine Healio Healio Gastroenterology


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

Great first day at #ACG2022 enjoying the postgraduate course! Manavi Bhagwat Ben Schwartz Tavia Buysse, MD ACG RUSH Internal Medicine RUSH Internal Medicine Chiefs


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


⚕️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
