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Quality of life in patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy
Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) represents the mildest type of hepatic encephalopathy (HE). This condition alters the performance of psychometric tests by impairing attention, working memory, psychomotor speed, and visuospatial ability, as well as ...
L. Ridola+3 more
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Sedative-like effect of intraperitoneal GABA administration in the open field test [PDF]
Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) is the main inhibitor neurotransmitter of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Its peripheral administration has been matter of discussion. On the one hand, it has been reported that it does not cross the Blood-Brain Barrier (
Gargiulo, Augusto Pascual Ítalo+7 more
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Effects of Hepatic or Renal Impairment on Pharmacokinetics of Fruquintinib
Abstract Fruquintinib (FRUZAQLATM) is a highly selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor of all three vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (‐1, ‐2, and ‐3). Two Phase 1, open‐label, single‐dose studies investigated the impact of hepatic or renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of fruquintinib.
Martha Gonzalez+8 more
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Acetyl-L-carnitine for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
BACKGROUND Hepatic encephalopathy is a common and devastating neuropsychiatric complication of acute liver failure or chronic liver disease. Ammonia content in the blood seems to play a role in the development of hepatic encephalopathy.
A. Marti-Carvajal+3 more
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Influence of selected patient variables and operative blood loss on six-month survival following liver transplantation. [PDF]
A group of 118 adults who underwent primary, orthotopic transplantation of the liver over a 4-year period served as the subjects of a detailed examination of their ability to survive the first 6 months as a function of their preoperative condition.
Gillquist, WP+5 more
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Clinical progress note: Varicella Zoster
Abstract Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) is the etiologic agent responsible for varicella and herpes zoster (shingles). Nonimmune children and adults acutely infected with VZV typically experience a vesicular and pruritic rash that progresses from the face and trunk and generalizes to the extremities, accompanied by an oral enanthem along with symptoms of
Sirey Zhang, Adam L. Hersh, T. W. Jones
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Chinese guidelines on management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis
The Chinese Society of Hepatology developed the current guidelines on the management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis based on the published evidence and the panelists’ consensus.
Xiaoyuan Xu+10 more
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Abstract Objectives Paediatric acute liver failure (PALF) is a rare but life‐threatening condition, yet comprehensive epidemiological data in Germany are lacking. Our study aimed to systematically analyse incidence, aetiology, and outcome of PALF in Germany.
Dominic Lenz+40 more
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A consolidated overview of evidence for the effectiveness and safety/tolerability of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) treatment over the long term is currently lacking.
M. Hudson, M. Schuchmann
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The effects of portacaval shunt upon hepatic cholesterol synthesis and cyclic AMP in dogs and baboons [PDF]
Hepatic cholesterol synthesis, hepatic cyclic AMP, and portal and peripheral insulin and glucagon levels were investigated in nine dogs and three baboons after complete portacaval shunt.
Benichou, J+3 more
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