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Changes in hepatic functional reserve and renal function during hospitalization in patients with chronic liver disease
Key takeaways
This study looked at 200 people with chronic liver disease who were in the hospital. It tracked how their liver and kidney blood tests changed during their stay. It is an observational study, so it shows a link between liver and kidney changes, not proof of cause.
Who did this work
Rikito Zaiki (Wakayama Medical University) · Yoshiyuki Ida (Wakayama Medical University) · Akiyuki Okamoto (Wakayama Medical University) · Ryo Kanehisa (Wakayama Medical University) · Ken Kouda (Wakayama Medical University) · Masayuki Kitano (Wakayama Medical University)
Source
Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-09
https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000051062