Patterns of alcohol consumption after liver transplantation

Patterns of alcohol consumption after liver transplantation.

BACKGROUND Uncertainty exists about the extent and consequences of a return to alcohol consumption after liver transplantation for alcoholic liver disease (ALD). AIMS To determine the prevalence and consequences of alcohol consumption in patients transplanted for ALD. METHODS A retrospective case controlled study of all patients transplanted for ALD at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingh...

Modelling over week patterns of alcohol consumption.

AIMS This study aims to analyze alcohol consumption patterns throughout a week, controlled by socio-demographic characteristics, and to discuss the adequacy of the complex models employed. METHODS The sample included 496 participants, from both sexes, > or =40 years old and with 7-day dietary records. Bayesian generalized additive mixed models (GAMM) were applied using two approaches: a multi...

Patterns of alcohol consumption in Bulgaria.

Alcohol is increasingly being recognized as a major cause of the greater burden of disease and premature death in eastern Europe than in the west. This requires a robust policy response but, in most countries in the region, there is little empirical data on patterns of consumption on which to base such a response. Until now, there has been no information on prevalence of drinking among the Bulg...

Liver Biopsy After Liver Transplantation

Liver regeneration after liver transplantation.

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The liver has a remarkable capacity to regenerate after injury or resection. The aim of this review is to outline the mechanisms and factors affecting liver regeneration after liver transplantation. METHODS Relevant studies were reviewed using Medline, PubMed and Springer databases. RESULTS A variety of cytokines (such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α), growth...