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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31990868 Portal hypertension

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Jan 27. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002643. [Epub ahead of print]
Long-Term Outcomes and Health Perceptions in Pediatric-Onset Portal Hypertension Complicated by Varices.
Luoto T1, Koivusalo A, Pakarinen M.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:
Outcomes of pediatric-onset portal hypertension are poorly defined. We aimed assess population-based long-term outcomes of pediatric-onset portal hypertension complicated by varices.

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Jan-2020

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31828538 Liver enzymes

Indian J Gastroenterol. 2019 Dec 11. doi: 10.1007/s12664-019-00983-2. [Epub ahead of print]

Effects of carnitine supplementation on liver aminotransferase enzymes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials.
Yousefi Rad E1, Eslampour E2, Falahi E1, Mardani M1, Hekmatdoost A3,4, Asbaghi O2, Saboori S5.

Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS:
This meta-analysis of the randomized controlled trials was performed to assess effects of carnitine supplementation on serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels.

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Dec-2019

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31995809 drug-induced liver disease
Pediatr Res. 2020 Jan 29. doi: 10.1038/s41390-020-0783-z. [Epub ahead of print]
Evaluating lactate prognostic value in children suspected of acetaminophen-induced liver failure in Liberia.
Haidar MK1,2, Morton N3, Roederer T4, Mayronne S3, Bawo L5, Kerkula J5, Porten K4, Baud FJ3,6,7,8.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:
The prognostic significance of hyperlactatemia in young children with liver injury suspected to be attributed to repeated supratherapeutic doses of acetaminophen remain understudied.

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Jan-2020

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31821233 Liver biopsy

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Dec 6. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002587. [Epub ahead of print]

Transjugular Versus Percutaneous Liver Biopsy in Children: Indication, Success, Yield and Complications.

Srivastava A1,2, Prasad D1,2, Panda I1, Yadav R2, Jain M1, Sarma MS1,2, Prasad R2, Poddar U1,2, Yachha SK1,2.

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:
Percutaneous biopsy (PB) and transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) are two main ways of obtaining liver tissue. We evaluated the indications, success rate, tissue yield and complications of TJLB in comparison to PB in children.

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Dec-2019

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31995833 Liver transplant

Thromb Haemost. 2020 Jan 29. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1701010. [Epub ahead of print]
Routine Postoperative Antithrombotic Therapy in Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Impact on Bleeding and Thrombotic Complications.
Werner MJM1,2, de Kleine RHJ1, de Boer MT1, de Meijer VE1, Scheenstra R3, Verkade HJ3, Bodewes FAJA3, Bontemps STH4, Reyntjens KMEM5, Dikkers R6, Lisman T1,2, Porte RJ1,2.

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BACKGROUND:

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Jan-2020

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31831162 Biliary atresia

J Pediatr. 2019 Dec 9. pii: S0022-3476(19)31465-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.10.054. [Epub ahead of print]
Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Biliary Atresia.
Rodijk LH1, den Heijer AE2, Hulscher JBF1, Alizadeh BZ3, de Kleine RHJ4, Verkade HJ5, Bruggink JLM6.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:
To assess long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in school-aged children with biliary atresia.

STUDY DESIGN:

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Dec-2019

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31831396
J Infect Public Health. 2019 Dec 9. pii: S1876-0341(19)30349-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2019.11.009. [Epub ahead of print]
Effects of Epstein-Barr virus infection on liver function in children.
Zhang Y1, Zhao Y1, Jiang Y1, Wang H2.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:
In order to analyze the effect of Epstein-Barr (EB) virus infection on the liver function of children, the age and season of children susceptible to EB virus were analyzed in this study.

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Dec-2019

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31833183 Liver transplant

Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Dec 12:e13624. doi: 10.1111/petr.13624. [Epub ahead of print]
Kindergarten-age neurocognitive, functional, and quality-of-life outcomes after liver transplantation at under 6 years of age.
Joffe AR1, Wong K1, Bond GY2, Khodayari Moez E3, Acton BV4, Dinu IA3, Yap JYK5, Robertson CMT1,2; Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-up Program.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:
We aimed to describe school-entry age neurocognitive, functional, and HRQL outcomes and their predictors after liver transplant done at age <6 years.

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Dec-2019

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