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ABSTRACT Background Sarcopenia is common in patients with liver cirrhosis and is an independent predictor of morbidity and mortality. This prospective study assessed the performance of rectus femoris muscle (RFM) ultrasound in patients with liver cirrhosis to identify those at risk for sarcopenia as defined by the combination of low muscle mass and low
Sara De Monte +11 more
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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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Infographic. This infographic summarizes the diagnostic approach to CeD in adults, including initial serological testing, histological confirmation, criteria for a no‐biopsy diagnosis, seronegative CeD, potential CeD, and the role of gluten challenge. Source: Authors' own creation (based on current clinical guidelines).
Abdulbaqi Al‐Toma +20 more
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Hepatic encephalopathy: Novel insights into classification, pathophysiology and therapy.
C. Rose +7 more
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Sarcopenia: Ammonia metabolism and hepatic encephalopathy
Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and/or strength) frequently complicates liver cirrhosis and adversely affects the quality of life; cirrhosis related liver decompensation and significantly decreases wait-list and post-liver transplantation survival.
A. Jindal, R. Jagdish
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Minimum hepatic encephalopathy
Sir, I read the article ‘Predictors of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis’ by Sharma et al. with interest.[1] The authors have conducted an interesting study, but a few points need to be highlighted. Studies done in the past have also shown the correlation between EEG (electroencephalography) and psychometric hepatic ...
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Abstract This report describes the diagnosis, treatment and long‐term follow‐up of a dog with hepatic arteriovenous malformation and extensive thrombus of the splanchnic vessels. A 1‐year‐old, male, neutered golden retriever presented with haematochezia and ascites.
Yuqing Sun +2 more
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Abstract A 4‐year‐old, neutered, female Jack Russell terrier presented with acute blindness, tremors, ataxia and rotatory nystagmus. Ophthalmic examination revealed absent menace response, dazzle reflex and pupillary light reflex, along with vermiform retinal lesions bilaterally.
Dikla Arad +3 more
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This real‐world study assessed whether varenicline improves outcomes in patients with ALD and AUD. Using data from a large electronic health record network, 1278 matched patients were analyzed. Varenicline use was associated with reduced all‐cause mortality and hepatic encephalopathy compared with FDA‐approved AUD therapies (acamprosate or naltrexone),
Pojsakorn Danpanichkul +10 more
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Rates of inpatient mortality and complication rates in cirrhosis remain high. With regard to inpatient outcomes, cirrhosis is falling behind other chronic health conditions. ABSTRACT Background The aetiologies, complications and overall burden of cirrhosis have undergone changes in recent years.
Julian Pohl +9 more
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