Pamela Kushner, MD, FAAFP 

Refractory Encephalopathy, Multivitamins and Closing Thoughts 

What is the recommendation on multivitamins and supplements in patients with chronic liver disease?

How frequent is refractory encephalopathy?

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Medical experts share insights on managing refractory hepatic encephalopathy and provide concluding remarks and essential points on the condition. 

Practical Tips for the Primary Care Clinician Treating HE

In a busy primary care practice taking on the care of patients with HE can be challenging and overwhelming, what are some clinical pearls/ resources/ and advice that you have for the primary care clinician?

The group of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) professionals acknowledges the challenges and potential overwhelm faced by busy primary care practices when managing patients with HE, and they provide practical clinical pearls and advice to support these clinicians in delivering effective care and improving patient outcomes. 

Practical Tips for the Primary Care Clinician Treating HE  

Managing Adverse Effects in HE Treatment

How do you manage a patient on lactulose and rifaximin who develops diarrhea or a UTI in the outpatient setting?

Medical experts discuss the management of patients with hepatic encephalopathy (HE) receiving   lactulose and rifaximin therapy and develop diarrhea or a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the outpatient setting. 

Managing Adverse Effects in HE Treatment 

Overview of Outpatient Strategies for Optimizing Patient Outcomes in HE 

What are the clinical recommendations for managing recurrent/episodic HE in the outpatient setting?

The expert panel on hepatic encephalopathy (HE) presents clinical recommendations for managing patients with recurrent or episodic HE in the outpatient setting. 

Pamela Kushner, MD, FAAFP

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