Publications by authors named "Joo Wei E Quek"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of prophylactic antibiotics in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) undergoing steroid treatment, focusing on their impact on survival and various complications.
- A systematic review of six studies involving 510 patients found that prophylactic antibiotics reduced the risk of infections and hepatic encephalopathy (HE) but did not significantly improve 90-day survival rates or prevent acute kidney injury (AKI).
- The findings suggest that while prophylactic antibiotics can reduce certain risks, more extensive research is needed as the sample size required to establish a survival benefit is much larger than the studies reviewed.
