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Andrew K. Burroughs

Researcher at Royal Free Hospital

Publications -  519
Citations -  41585

Andrew K. Burroughs is an academic researcher from Royal Free Hospital. The author has contributed to research in topics: Liver transplantation & Transplantation. The author has an hindex of 97, co-authored 519 publications receiving 37992 citations. Previous affiliations of Andrew K. Burroughs include University College London & St. Vincent's Health System.

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Infections in Patients With Cirrhosis Increase Mortality Four-Fold and Should Be Used in Determining Prognosis

TL;DR: In patients with cirrhosis, infections increase mortality 4-fold; 30% of patients die within 1 month after infection and another 30% die by 1 year; prospects with prolonged follow-up evaluation and to evaluate preventative strategies are needed.
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Beta-Blockers to Prevent Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients with Cirrhosis

TL;DR: Nonselective beta-blockers are ineffective in preventing varices in unselected patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension and are associated with an increased number of adverse events.