Tapering Corticosteroids Reduces Infections in Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

New research highlights the safety and effectiveness of tapered corticosteroid dosing in managing severe alcohol-associated hepatitis.

Dec 01, 2024

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Topline:

A recent multicenter randomized trial shows that tapering corticosteroids for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis reduces infection rates and hospitalizations without significantly affecting survival outcomes compared to fixed-dose regimens.

Study Details

Severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (SAH) is a life-threatening condition with limited treat…

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