Nov 24 2023
17: Prevalence, Mortality, and Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury in Severe Alcohol-Related Hepatitis
Welcome to this episode featuring a rising star in the world of hepatology, Dr Luke Tyson, hailing from the prestigious St. Mary's Hospital and King's College Hospital. In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of hepatology with Dr. Tyson as he shares his groundbreaking research, a study titled “In severe alcohol-related hepatitis, acute kidney injury is prevalent, associated with mortality independent of liver disease severity, and can be predicted using IL-8 and micro-RNAs”, recently published in the esteemed Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. We explore the intersection of severe alcohol-related hepatitis and kidney injury, a topic of immense significance in the medical community. Tune in to discover the profound implications of this research, as we dissect its findings and implications.