Author jacobi Posted on August 24, 2017August 25, 2017Categories Education, TidbitsTags , ,

Weekly Tidbits 8/26-27

Hepatorenal Syndrome ATACH-II trial: What is the optimal blood pressure control for ICH patients? Status Epilepticus Lung Cancer Immunology Therapy: Anti-PD-1 Antibodies Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1 HRS is characterized by rapid and progressive renal impairment and is most commonly precipitated by spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP).  Type 1 HRS occurs in approximately 25% of patients with SBP, despite rapid resolution of the infection with antibiotics.  Without treatment, the median survival of patients with type 1 HRS is < 2 … Continue reading “Weekly Tidbits 8/26-27”