Guideline decision tool · Hepatology
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Maddrey Discriminant Function (Alcoholic Hepatitis) — free guideline decision tool
Grade alcoholic hepatitis severity with the Maddrey discriminant function (DF).
Open guideline tool →Computed locally — no data uploaded. For licensed clinicians.
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Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
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Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
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Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Maddrey Discriminant Function (Alcoholic Hepatitis) do?
Decide on corticosteroid therapy in alcoholic hepatitis.
How is the result calculated?
DF = 4.6 × (patient PT − control PT) + total bilirubin (mg/dL). DF ≥ 32 = severe.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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Grade alcoholic hepatitis severity with the Maddrey discriminant function (DF).
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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For use by licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Computed locally in your browser — no data is uploaded. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.