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Direct‐acting antiviral treatment for patients with type C liver cirrhosis not only improves the liver function, but also reduces the myostatin level, which is associated with muscle atrophy. Therefore, antiviral therapy may improve sarcopenia associated with chronic liver disease.
Tomoyuki Suehiro+9 more
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Understanding hepatic encephalopathy [PDF]
Dominique Thabut+4 more
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Pancreatic congestion is associated with exocrine pancreatic function in liver cirrhosis
Abstract Aim Portal hypertension resulting from liver cirrhosis (LC) can lead to pancreatic congestion and impaired insulin secretion. Therefore, this prospective study aimed to assess the association between pancreatic congestion and exocrine pancreatic function in patients with LC.
Masahito Kokubu+9 more
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Abstract Aim Hepatorenal syndrome‐induced acute kidney injury (AKI) comprises AKI and liver cirrhosis (LC) and is a risk factor for poor prognoses of patients with LC. Decreased a disintegrin‐like metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 13 (ADAMTS13) activity and increased von Willebrand factor (vWF) antigen levels are associated with LC ...
Masayoshi Takami+9 more
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Cachexia is an independent predictor of mortality in patients with cirrhosis
Abstract Aim Cachexia is a systemic response syndrome characterized by disabling wasting during disease progression. This study aimed to elucidate factors associated with cachexia in patients with cirrhosis and to examine the impact of cachexia on patient survival.
Takao Miwa+10 more
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Hepatic encephalopathy as an indication or contraindication to liver transplant? [PDF]
Lauridsen MM, Bajaj JS.
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Abstract Aim A nationwide survey was conducted to clarify the recent status of patients with acute liver failure (ALF) and late‐onset fulminant hepatitis (LOHF) in Japan. Methods Two‐step surveys were performed annually targeting 782 hospitals, focusing on patients meeting the Japanese diagnostic criteria.
Nobuaki Nakayama+23 more
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Ammonia and beyond - biomarkers of hepatic encephalopathy. [PDF]
Gallego JJ+14 more
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Validation of PBC‐10 in Japanese patients with primary biliary cholangitis
This study validates the Japanese version of the PBC‐10, a short‐form health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) assessment tool for patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The findings confirm its reliability and strong correlation with the PBC‐40, supporting its use for rapid clinical screening of HRQOL impairments in Japanese patients. Abstract
Akihito Takeuchi+18 more
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