LIVER FAILURE

This study looked at how the HIV medicine raltegravir works in people with severe liver failure who need a liver transplant. It included 14 HIV-positive adults with end-stage liver disease. Researchers measured how the drug behaves in the body and checked for interactions with an…

This study examines why livers with fatty deposits from donors are more likely to be injured after a transplant. Researchers will analyze tissue samples and medical records from 300 past liver transplant cases to find specific cell types and genes that may cause this vulnerabilit…

This study collected brain signals from 162 patients with brain injuries to create a database for developing noninvasive ways to measure pressure inside the skull. Participants had an existing pressure monitor and also wore a harmless ultrasound device on their head. The goal is …

This study looked at 52 adults who had a living donor liver transplant to see if using a microscope or surgical loupes (magnifying glasses) for bile duct repair leads to fewer complications. The goal was to find out which tool works better for this delicate step. Results will hel…

This study looked at 213 adults with liver cirrhosis who were being evaluated for a liver transplant. Researchers compared two types of blood tests—cystatin C and creatinine—to see which one more accurately measures kidney function. The goal was to find a better way to detect kid…