Liver Transplant Linked to Significantly Extended Survival for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease; Women, African Americans Less Likely to Receive Transplants
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Summary
People with alcohol-associated liver disease who received a liver transplant survived years longer than those who did not, but there are disparities in which patients receive a transplant. A large study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that liver transplantation was associated with significantly longer survival in both the short term and longer term. Yet, women and African Americans had lower odds of receiving a transplant, even though neither group had a higher risk of death than men or White patients. The study supports the substantial benefit of liver transplantation for people with alcohol-associated liver disease, and highlights a need for policies and practices that ensure equitable access to this life-lengthening treatment.
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