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  1. Article ; Online: Emerging drugs for the treatment of sarcopenia in cirrhosis of the liver.

    Di Cola, Simone / Khan, Saniya / Lapenna, Lucia / Merli, Manuela

    Expert opinion on emerging drugs

    2024  , Page(s) 1–11

    Abstract: Introduction: ...

    Abstract Introduction:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2061369-6
    ISSN 1744-7623 ; 1472-8214
    ISSN (online) 1744-7623
    ISSN 1472-8214
    DOI 10.1080/14728214.2024.2332428
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  2. Article ; Online: The Impact of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt on Nutrition in Liver Cirrhosis Patients: A Systematic Review.

    Gazda, Jakub / Di Cola, Simone / Lapenna, Lucia / Khan, Saniya / Merli, Manuela

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 7

    Abstract: Background and aims: Liver cirrhosis leads to clinically significant portal hypertension. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been shown to effectively reduce the degree of portal hypertension and treat its complications. However, ... ...

    Abstract Background and aims: Liver cirrhosis leads to clinically significant portal hypertension. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been shown to effectively reduce the degree of portal hypertension and treat its complications. However, poor nutritional status has been shown to be associated with hepatic encephalopathy, acute on chronic liver failure, and mortality following TIPS placement. The purpose of this systematic review is to create another perspective and evaluate the effect of TIPS placement on the nutritional status of patients with liver cirrhosis.
    Methods: A comprehensive search of four major electronic databases was conducted to identify studies that assessed the nutritional status of cirrhotic patients before and after TIPS placement. The risk of bias was evaluated using ROBINS-I guidelines.
    Results: Fifteen studies were analyzed in this review. The results indicate that among the 11 studies that evaluated changes in ascites-free weight and body mass index or body cell mass, 10 reported an improvement in one or more measures. Furthermore, all seven studies that evaluated changes in muscle mass demonstrated an increase in muscle mass. Among the four studies that evaluated subcutaneous fat tissue, three showed a significant expansion, while two out of three studies evaluating visceral fat tissue reported a significant reduction.
    Conclusions: The results of this systematic review suggest that TIPS placement is associated with improvement in the nutritional status of cirrhotic patients, indicated by an increase in ascites-free weight, body mass index, and muscle mass. Additionally, TIPS placement leads to a shift in the distribution of fat mass, with a preference for subcutaneous over visceral adipose tissue. Notably, sarcopenic patients seem to benefit the most from TIPS placement in terms of nutritional status.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic/adverse effects ; Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic/methods ; Nutritional Status ; Liver Cirrhosis/complications ; Liver Cirrhosis/surgery ; Hypertension, Portal/surgery ; Hypertension, Portal/complications ; Hepatic Encephalopathy/etiology ; Ascites
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15071617
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  3. Article ; Online: Infection prevention and control programme and COVID-19 measures: Effects on hospital-acquired infections in patients with cirrhosis.

    Di Cola, Simone / Gazda, Jakub / Lapenna, Lucia / Ceccarelli, Giancarlo / Merli, Manuela

    JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology

    2023  Volume 5, Issue 5, Page(s) 100703

    Abstract: Background & aims: Bacterial infections affect survival of patients with cirrhosis. Hospital-acquired bacterial infections present a growing healthcare problem because of the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms. This study aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Background & aims: Bacterial infections affect survival of patients with cirrhosis. Hospital-acquired bacterial infections present a growing healthcare problem because of the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms. This study aimed to investigate the impact of an infection prevention and control programme and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) measures on the incidence of hospital-acquired infections and a set of secondary outcomes, including the prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms, empiric antibiotic treatment failure, and development of septic states in patients with cirrhosis.
    Methods: The infection prevention and control programme was a complex strategy based on antimicrobial stewardship and the reduction of patient's exposure to risk factors. The COVID-19 measures presented further behavioural and hygiene restrictions imposed by the Hospital and Health Italian Sanitary System recommendations. We performed a combined retrospective and prospective study in which we compared the impact of extra measures against the hospital standard.
    Results: We analysed data from 941 patients. The infection prevention and control programme was associated with a reduction in the incidence of hospital-acquired infections (17
    Conclusions: The infection prevention and control programme decreased the incidence of hospital-acquired infections by nearly 50%. Furthermore, the programme also reduced the prevalence of most of the secondary outcomes. Based on the results of this study, we encourage other liver centres to adopt infection prevention and control programmes.
    Impact and implications: Infections are a life-threatening problem for patients with liver cirrhosis. Moreover, hospital-acquired infections are even more alarming owing to the high prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria. This study analysed a large cohort of hospitalised patients with cirrhosis from three different periods. Unlike in the first period, an infection prevention programme was applied in the second period, reducing the number of hospital-acquired infections and containing multidrug-resistant bacteria. In the third period, we imposed even more stringent measures to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, these measures did not result in a further reduction in hospital-acquired infections.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2589-5559
    ISSN (online) 2589-5559
    DOI 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100703
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  4. Article: New Indications for TIPSs: What Do We Know So Far?

    Lapenna, Lucia / Di Cola, Simone / Gazda, Jakub / De Felice, Ilaria / Gioia, Stefania / Merli, Manuela

    Journal of clinical and experimental hepatology

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 5, Page(s) 794–803

    Abstract: Since 1988, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been an effective therapy for portal hypertension in many settings. Thanks to continuous technical improvements and a wiser selection of patients, excellent results have been achieved ... ...

    Abstract Since 1988, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been an effective therapy for portal hypertension in many settings. Thanks to continuous technical improvements and a wiser selection of patients, excellent results have been achieved with this therapeutic strategy. The historical indications for TIPS placement, in the context of liver cirrhosis, such as refractory ascites and variceal bleeding are now well established and known. However, in recent years, new indications are emerging. These have been investigated and approved in some studies but are not yet included in guidelines and clinical practice. This review aims to highlight what is new for the role of TIPS in portal vein thrombosis (especially in patients awaiting liver transplantation), in recurrent ascites and not only refractory ascites, as a neoadjuvant therapy before abdominal surgery and, finally, in the setting of noncirrhotic portal hypertension. All these new aspects are addressed in this review with a critical approach based on the literature revision and clinical practice. Future research is needed to explore and validate the new role of TIPS in these scenarios.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-10
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 0973-6883
    ISSN 0973-6883
    DOI 10.1016/j.jceh.2023.01.017
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  5. Article: Role of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in the Liver Transplant Setting.

    Di Cola, Simone / Lapenna, Lucia / Gazda, Jakub / Fonte, Stefano / Cusi, Giulia / Esposito, Samuele / Mattana, Marco / Merli, Manuela

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 2

    Abstract: Liver transplantation is currently the only curative therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis. Not all patients in the natural course of the disease will undergo transplantation, but the majority of them will experience portal hypertension and its ... ...

    Abstract Liver transplantation is currently the only curative therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis. Not all patients in the natural course of the disease will undergo transplantation, but the majority of them will experience portal hypertension and its complications. In addition to medical and endoscopic therapy, a key role in managing these complications is played by the placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). Some indications for TIPS placement are well-established, and they are expanding and broadening over time. This review aims to describe the role of TIPS in managing patients with liver cirrhosis, in light of liver transplantation. As far as it is known, TIPS placement seems not to affect the surgical aspects of liver transplantation, in terms of intraoperative bleeding rates, postoperative complications, or length of stay in the Intensive Care Unit. However, the placement of a TIPS "towards transplant" can offer advantages in terms of ameliorating a patient's clinical condition at the time of transplantation and improving patient survival. Additionally, the TIPS procedure can help preserve the technical feasibility of the transplant itself. In this context, indications for TIPS placement at an earlier stage are drawing particular attention. However, TIPS insertion in decompensated patients can also lead to serious adverse events. For these reasons, further studies are needed to make reliable recommendations for TIPS in the pre-transplant setting.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm13020600
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  6. Article: Ammonia and the Muscle: An Emerging Point of View on Hepatic Encephalopathy.

    Di Cola, Simone / Nardelli, Silvia / Ridola, Lorenzo / Gioia, Stefania / Riggio, Oliviero / Merli, Manuela

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 3

    Abstract: In the last years the link between the presence of muscular alterations and hepatic encephalopathy (HE), both minimal and overt, has been deeply studied. The pathophysiological background supporting the relationship between muscle depletion, and HE is ... ...

    Abstract In the last years the link between the presence of muscular alterations and hepatic encephalopathy (HE), both minimal and overt, has been deeply studied. The pathophysiological background supporting the relationship between muscle depletion, and HE is characterized by an imbalance between the capacity of muscle in ammonia metabolism and trafficking and the inability of the liver in removing ammonia through urea synthesis due to liver failure and/or the presence of porto-systemic shunts. This review will focus on the clinical burden, the physio pathological mechanisms understanding the liver muscle axis and principles of management of muscular alterations in cirrhosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm11030611
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  7. Article ; Online: Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders: Their Impact on Cardiovascular Events in Liver Transplant Patients.

    Di Cola, Simone / Cusi, Giulia / Lapenna, Lucia / Gazda, Jakub / Fonte, Stefano / Mattana, Marco / Mennini, Gianluca / Pasqualetti, Patrizio / Merli, Manuela

    Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

    2023  Volume 2023, Page(s) 2199193

    Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are currently one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in liver transplant patients over the long term. Therefore, evaluating prognostic factors for cardiovascular events (CVEs) in this population is essential ... ...

    Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are currently one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in liver transplant patients over the long term. Therefore, evaluating prognostic factors for cardiovascular events (CVEs) in this population is essential for taking preventive measures. The aim of this study was to identify the impact of diabetes and other metabolic disorders on CVEs in liver transplant patients. Three hundred fifty-six liver transplant recipients who survived at least 6 months after surgery were enrolled. Patients were followed for a median time of 118 months (12-250 months). All cardiovascular events were carefully recorded and detailed in the patients' charts. Demographic data, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, weight changes, and a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome both before and after transplantation were noted to assess their possible relationship with CVE. The presence of a diagnosis of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) was also evaluated. Immunosuppressive therapy was included in the analysis. Diabetes mellitus (DM), especially when present before transplantation, was strongly associated with CVEs (hazard risk HR 3.10; 95% confidence interval CI: 1.60-6.03). Metabolic syndrome was found to be associated with CVEs in univariate analysis (HR 3.24; 95% CI: 1.36-7.8), while pretransplantation and de novo MAFLD were not. Immunosuppressive therapy had no influence on predisposing transplanted patients to CVEs during follow-up. Further prospective studies may be useful in investigating the risk factors for CVEs after liver transplantation and improving the long-term survival of transplant patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Liver Transplantation/adverse effects ; Metabolic Syndrome/complications ; Metabolic Syndrome/epidemiology ; Prospective Studies ; Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology ; Risk Factors ; Metabolic Diseases/epidemiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology ; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-23
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2762182-0
    ISSN 2291-2797 ; 1916-7237 ; 0835-7900
    ISSN (online) 2291-2797 ; 1916-7237
    ISSN 0835-7900
    DOI 10.1155/2023/2199193
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  8. Article: The Effects of 12-Week Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Supplementation in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: Results from a Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Pilot Study

    Lattanzi, Barbara / Bruni, Angelo / Di Cola, Simone / Molfino, Alessio / De Santis, Adriano / Muscaritoli, Maurizio / Merli, Manuela

    Nutrients. 2021 July 02, v. 13, no. 7

    2021  

    Abstract: Background and Aim: Sarcopenia is considered an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality in liver cirrhosis. Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has the potential to increase muscle mass and performance by stimulating protein synthesis and ... ...

    Abstract Background and Aim: Sarcopenia is considered an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality in liver cirrhosis. Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has the potential to increase muscle mass and performance by stimulating protein synthesis and reducing muscle catabolism. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of HMB supplementation on muscle mass and function in patients with liver cirrhosis. Changes in frailty during the study were also estimated, and the safety of HMB supplementation was verified. Methods: This is a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Twenty-four patients (14 HMB and 10 placebo) affected by liver cirrhosis were enrolled in the study. Each patient received dedicated counseling, which included nutrition and physical activity recommendations for chronic liver disease patients. Patients were randomized to receive 3 g/day of HMB or placebo (sorbitol powder) for 12 consecutive weeks. A diet interview, anthropometry, electrical bioimpedance analysis (BIA), quadriceps ultrasound, physical performance battery, Liver Frailty Index (LFI), and cognitive tests were completed at enrolment (T0), at 12 weeks (T1), and 24 weeks after enrolment (T2). Results: At baseline, the two groups were similar in demography, severity of liver disease, muscle mass, muscle function, and cognitive tests. LFI at baseline was higher in patients in the HMB group vs. those in the placebo group (4.1 ± 0.4 vs. 3.4 ± 0.6, p < 0.01). After treatment, a statistically significant increase in muscle function was seen in the HMB group (chair stand test: 14.2 ± 5 s vs. 11.7 ± 2.6 s, p < 0.05; six-minute walk test: 361.8 ± 68 m vs. 409.4 ± 58 m, p < 0.05). Quadriceps muscle mass measured by ultrasound also increased (4.9 ± 1.8 vs. 5.4 ± 1.8 mm, p < 0.05) after HMB, while LFI decreased (4.1 ± 0.4 vs. 3.7 ± 0.4, p < 0.05). HMB was well tolerated by patients, and no adverse events were documented. Conclusions: Our study suggests the efficacy of 12-week beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation in promoting improvements in muscle performance in compensated cirrhotic patients. LFI was also ameliorated. Further studies with a greater number of patients are required to reinforce this hypothesis.
    Keywords anthropometric measurements ; batteries ; bioelectrical impedance ; catabolism ; cognition ; demography ; diet ; liver ; liver cirrhosis ; morbidity ; mortality ; muscle tissues ; muscles ; patients ; physical activity ; placebos ; protein synthesis ; risk factors ; sarcopenia ; sorbitol ; ultrasonics
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-0702
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu13072296
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  9. Article ; Online: The Effects of 12-Week Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Supplementation in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: Results from a Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Pilot Study.

    Lattanzi, Barbara / Bruni, Angelo / Di Cola, Simone / Molfino, Alessio / De Santis, Adriano / Muscaritoli, Maurizio / Merli, Manuela

    Nutrients

    2021  Volume 13, Issue 7

    Abstract: Background and aim: Sarcopenia is considered an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality in liver cirrhosis. Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has the potential to increase muscle mass and performance by stimulating protein synthesis and ... ...

    Abstract Background and aim: Sarcopenia is considered an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality in liver cirrhosis. Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has the potential to increase muscle mass and performance by stimulating protein synthesis and reducing muscle catabolism. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of HMB supplementation on muscle mass and function in patients with liver cirrhosis. Changes in frailty during the study were also estimated, and the safety of HMB supplementation was verified.
    Methods: This is a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Twenty-four patients (14 HMB and 10 placebo) affected by liver cirrhosis were enrolled in the study. Each patient received dedicated counseling, which included nutrition and physical activity recommendations for chronic liver disease patients. Patients were randomized to receive 3 g/day of HMB or placebo (sorbitol powder) for 12 consecutive weeks. A diet interview, anthropometry, electrical bioimpedance analysis (BIA), quadriceps ultrasound, physical performance battery, Liver Frailty Index (LFI), and cognitive tests were completed at enrolment (T0), at 12 weeks (T1), and 24 weeks after enrolment (T2).
    Results: At baseline, the two groups were similar in demography, severity of liver disease, muscle mass, muscle function, and cognitive tests. LFI at baseline was higher in patients in the HMB group vs. those in the placebo group (4.1 ± 0.4 vs. 3.4 ± 0.6,
    Conclusions: Our study suggests the efficacy of 12-week beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation in promoting improvements in muscle performance in compensated cirrhotic patients. LFI was also ameliorated. Further studies with a greater number of patients are required to reinforce this hypothesis.
    MeSH term(s) Anthropometry ; Dietary Supplements ; Electric Impedance ; Exercise/physiology ; Female ; Frailty/etiology ; Frailty/prevention & control ; Humans ; Liver Cirrhosis/complications ; Liver Cirrhosis/physiopathology ; Liver Cirrhosis/therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Muscle Strength/drug effects ; Muscle, Skeletal/drug effects ; Pilot Projects ; Sarcopenia/etiology ; Sarcopenia/prevention & control ; Single-Blind Method ; Treatment Outcome ; Valerates/administration & dosage
    Chemical Substances Valerates ; beta-hydroxyisovaleric acid (3F752311CD)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu13072296
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  10. Article ; Online: Prevalence and impact of sarcopenia in non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.

    Lattanzi, Barbara / Gioia, Stefania / Di Cola, Simone / D'Ambrosio, Daria / Nardelli, Silvia / Tavano, Daniele / Farcomeni, Alessio / Merli, Manuela / Riggio, Oliviero

    Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver

    2019  Volume 39, Issue 10, Page(s) 1937–1942

    Abstract: Background & aims: Little is known on nutritional parameters in patients with chronic portal vein thrombosis (PVT) and idiopathic non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (INCPH). The study aims to assess the prevalence and the clinical impact of sarcopenia in ...

    Abstract Background & aims: Little is known on nutritional parameters in patients with chronic portal vein thrombosis (PVT) and idiopathic non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (INCPH). The study aims to assess the prevalence and the clinical impact of sarcopenia in patients with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH). A control group of cirrhotic patients was also studied. Both groups were followed up to establish the relationship between sarcopenia and clinical outcomes.
    Methods: Sixty-seven patients with NCPH (51 PVT and 16 INCPH) were included in the study group and 104 patients with liver cirrhosis in the control group. The axial plane passing through the intersomatic disk between L3 and L4 was evaluated for the quantitative analysis of muscle mass and the skeletal muscle index (SMI) was calculated. The presence of sarcopenia was established according to SMI validated cut off.
    Results: Sarcopenia was present in the 38% of patients with INCPH, 35% of patients with chronic PVT, 32% of patients with compensated cirrhosis and 54% of decompensated cirrhotics. During a mean follow-up of 51 ± 62 months, there was no difference in sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic patients with NCPH for incidence of ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal varices, variceal bleeding and death. However, the incidence of refractory variceal bleeding requiring TIPS placement was significantly higher in comparison with the non-sarcopenic ones (29% vs 7%, P = 0.01 at log-rank test).
    Conclusions: In patients with NCPH sarcopenia is similar to that observed in cirrhotic patients. Moreover, the rate of refractory variceal bleeding was higher in sarcopenic patients suggesting a clinical negative impact of muscle depletion.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Ascites/etiology ; Esophageal and Gastric Varices/complications ; Female ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/etiology ; Hepatic Encephalopathy/etiology ; Humans ; Hypertension, Portal/complications ; Hypertension, Portal/physiopathology ; Liver Cirrhosis/complications ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Retrospective Studies ; Sarcopenia/etiology ; Venous Thrombosis/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2102783-3
    ISSN 1478-3231 ; 1478-3223
    ISSN (online) 1478-3231
    ISSN 1478-3223
    DOI 10.1111/liv.14160
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