Is glucagon-like peptide 2 an endogenous mediator of postresection intestinal adaptation?
These results suggest that GLP-2 is an endogenous mediator of postresection intestinal adaptation.
In hospitalized cirrhotic patients, the most frequent infections are HCA and HA; these infections are frequently resistant to antibiotics. As infections worsen, liver function deteriorates and mortality increases. Cirrhotic patients should be monitored closely for infections.