Tavankit Singh, MD

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A guide to diagnosing and managing ascites in cirrhosis

Author:: Tavankit Singh, MD

Publish date: May 18, 2021

Combined serum and ascites fluid measurements point to the cause of ascites. For patients with modest edema, a reduced weight-loss target with diur...

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Current management of Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma

Author:: Tavankit Singh, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2019

Risk factors: reflux symptoms > 5 years, male sex, age > 50, white race, central obesity, and smoking.

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Assessing liver fibrosis without biopsy in patients with HCV or NAFLD

Author:: Tavankit Singh, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2019

Biopsy is still the gold standard, but methods based on clinical information and on imaging are emerging.

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In reply: Acute liver failure

Author:: Tavankit Singh, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2016

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A guide to managing acute liver failure

Author:: Tavankit Singh, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2016

Transfer to intensive care, start specific treatment depending on the cause, and consider transplant.

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Celiac disease: Managing a multisystem disorder

Author:: Tavankit Singh, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2016

This autoimmune disorder can cause symptoms that involve not only the gastrointestinal tract but also the skin and bones.