What tests and history points help with the diagnosis of alcohol-associated hepatitis? What other etiologies should be ruled out? To steroid or not to steroid? What are the medications for alcohol use disorder? Do you make sure your patients have a late night snack? How do you prognosticate? 

Show notes, Transcript and References:  https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/11/09/alcoholic-hepati…5-pearls-segment/

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Time stamps

• 01:42 Intro 
• 04:37 Pearl 1: Diagnosis 
• 13:20 Pearl 2: Differential & Treatment
• 20:48 Pearl 3: Nutrition & Alcohol Cessation 
• 27:45 Pearl 4: To steroids or to not steroids?!
• 35:34 Pearl 5: Throwback 
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Tags: IM Core, CoreIM, ALT, AST, liver abnormalities, gastroenterology, alcohol use disorder, nutrition, MELD, Lille, Steroids, Alcoholic Hepatitis