- Pentoxifylline, used to treat severe alcohol-associated hepatitis, showed no significant improvement in survival in patients with acute kidney injury.
- Current standard care for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis includes supportive treatment, corticosteroids, and early management of complications.
- Major causes of mortality included multiple organ failure and infections.
- Effective therapies are needed for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis, especially in patients with kidney complications.
Source: eGastroenterology
