The American College of Gastroenterology has issued a guideline containing 18 preventive care recommendations for patients with cirrhosis, HCPLive reported on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
According to HCPLive, the recommendations are aimed at preventive care for people living with the condition. The report did not detail the individual recommendations or the methods behind them.
Cirrhosis is a condition in which scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, and it is the focus of the new guidance from the professional society. The guideline is intended to give clinicians a set of preventive care measures to apply in this patient group.
HCPLive's coverage was limited to the existence and scope of the guideline. The outlet did not publish the full list of recommendations, nor did it include commentary from the authors or other experts.
The full guideline, including the specific preventive measures and the evidence behind them, is expected to be available through the American College of Gastroenterology. Further reporting may clarify how the recommendations are meant to be applied in practice.
