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Decreased glutamate transporter (GLT-1) expression in frontal cortex of rats with acute liver failure [PDF]
It has been suggested that reduced astrocytic uptake of neuronally released glutamate contributes to the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy in acute liver failure.
Butterworth, Roger+4 more
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Current approach to diagnosis and treatment for liver failure (literature review)
Currently, the world is marked rise in the number of patients with liver disease. Approximately 100,000 patients hepatitis complicated by acute liver failure, with mortality in this disease reaches 70-90 % despite the use of modern methods of treatment ...
A. N. Plekhanov, A. I. Tovarshinov
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Background There is a worldwide problem of acute liver failure and mortality associated with remaining on the waiting for a liver transplant. In this study, we highlight results published in recent years by leading transplant centers in evaluating ...
Lucas Souto Nacif+6 more
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Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of oral versus intravenous mixed-micellar phylloquinone (vitamin K-1) in severe acute liver disease [PDF]
Background/Aims: In patients with severe acute liver dysfunction, i.v. phylloquinone (vitamin K-1) may be given to exclude vitamin K deficiency, rather than impaired hepatic synthesis of coagulation factors alone, as the cause of the coagulopathy ...
Fitt, S+5 more
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Plasma Glutamine Concentrations in Liver Failure. [PDF]
Higher than normal plasma glutamine concentration at admission to an intensive care unit is associated with an unfavorable outcome. Very high plasma glutamine levels are sometimes seen in both acute and chronic liver failure.
Gunnel Helling+7 more
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Acute liver failure is characterized by the rapid development of liver dysfunction and remarkably high mortality. Accumulating evidence suggests that soyasaponin possesses potential anti-inflammatory activities.
Fangzhao Wang+12 more
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MARS therapy, the bridging to liver retransplantation-Three cases from the Hungarian liver transplant program [PDF]
Besides orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) there is no long-term and effective replacement therapy for severe liver failure. Artificial extracorporeal liver supply devices are able to reduce blood toxin levels, but do not replace any synthetic ...
Bacher A.+20 more
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Macrophage Activation Markers, CD163 and CD206, in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Macrophages facilitate essential homeostatic functions e.g., endocytosis, phagocytosis, and signaling during inflammation, and express a variety of scavenger receptors including CD163 and CD206, which are upregulated in response to inflammation.
M. Nielsen+5 more
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Circulating microRNAs: promising candidates serving as novel biomarkers of acute hepatitis [PDF]
Acute liver failure as life threatening condition comprises a difficult diagnostic situation to evaluate potential outcomes and therapeutic options. Thus, prognostic indicators are urgently needed for evaluation of progression of liver injury, clinical ...
Ali Canbay+5 more
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objectives: To develop evidence-based recommendations for clinicians caring for adults with acute or acute on chronic liver failure in the ICU.
R. Nanchal+27 more
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