Alcohol related cognitive impairments in patients with and without cirrhosis [PDF]
Introduction Up to 80 % of patients with alcohol use disorders (AUD) display cognitive impairments. Some studies suggested that cognitive functions could be worsened by hepatic damage, particularly cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is widespread in patients with AUD,
B. Angerville +5 more
doaj +3 more sources
De Novo brain arteriovenous malformations in alcohol-related cirrhosis. [PDF]
We report the case of a 38-year-old female with alcohol-related cirrhosis who developed a de novo left hemispheric sylvian fissure pial arteriovenous malformation (AVM) causing recurrent hemorrhages, ultimately necessitating neurosurgical intervention. The case underscores the interplay between chronic systemic disease and vascular abnormalities.
Yakubu A +4 more
europepmc +3 more sources
Changes in CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells subsets in patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis. [PDF]
Abstract Alcohol-related cirrhosis (AC) is a condition that impacts in immunity. We analyzed changes over time in CD4+subsets in AC-patients. We included patients with alcohol use disorder admitted at least twice for treatment. Patients without evidence of liver disease were the control group (CG).
Zuluaga P +6 more
europepmc +5 more sources
Circulating granulocyte lifespan in compensated alcohol-related cirrhosis: a pilot study. [PDF]
Although granulocyte dysfunction is known to occur in cirrhosis, in vivo studies of granulocyte lifespan have not previously been performed. The normal circulating granulocyte survival half-time (G - t½), determined using indium-111 ((111)In)-radiolabeled granulocytes, is ~7 h.
Potts JR +5 more
europepmc +5 more sources
Changing Etiological Patterns and Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Decompensated Cirrhosis: A 10-Year Cohort Study Before and After COVID-19 [PDF]
Background: Decompensated cirrhosis is associated with high in-hospital mortality, influenced by disease severity and underlying etiology. The COVID-19 pandemic may have altered both the etiological spectrum and clinical presentation of hospitalized ...
Lavinia Alice Bălăceanu +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Alcohol use and hepatocellular carcinoma risk in patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis
Insights into risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis (ALD cirrhosis) are important for decisions about HCC surveillance. We studied the effects of continued hazardous alcohol use in ALD cirrhosis on HCC risk.
Kraglund, Frederik +5 more
openaire +4 more sources
Alcohol-related cirrhosis: The most challenging etiology of cirrhosis is more burdensome than ever. [PDF]
Tonon M, Piano S.
europepmc +6 more sources
The Pattern of Alcohol Use in Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis in Indian Patients: AUDIT Indian Liver Study [PDF]
Mithun Sharma +2 more
exaly +2 more sources
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) for Monitoring Sobriety in Liver Transplant Candidates: Preliminary Results of Differences Between Alcohol-Related and Non-Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Candidates. [PDF]
BACKGROUND Monitoring sobriety is mandatory for liver transplant (LT) candidates with alcohol-related cirrhosis in Germany. Prior to listing, abstinence of 6 months is required.
Gundlach JP +12 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Background: The prognosis of and occurrence of complications in patients with different clinical features of cirrhosis differ, and cirrhosis with different etiologies has varying clinical characteristics.
Yun-Fang Liang +4 more
doaj +1 more source

