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Probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms that are now used in treatment and prophylaxis of many diseases. It can replace harmful gut microbes in cirrhotic patients and lowers the rate of ammonia production and hence reverse the neuro-psychatric syndrome of hepatic encephalopathy. Our study proved efficiency of probiotics to improve early grades of hepatic encephalopathy.In addition,it has the potential to improve hepatic functions as well. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on June 1, 2010. The length of the article is 581 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hepatic encephalopathy diagnostic test effective.(GASTROENTEROLOGY)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2010
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 43Issue: 10Page: 23(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2008. The length of the article is 627 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hepatic encephalopathy can impair driving.(Digestive Disorders)
Author: Damian McNamara
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2008
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 38Issue: 19Page: 28(1)

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Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by neuropsychiatric manifestations ranging from a slightly altered mental status to coma, and neuromuscular symptoms may be present. This complication of chronic or acute liver disease is a result of the failure of the liver to detoxify toxins originating in the intestine. The pathogenesis probably is multifactorial, although the predominant causative agent appears to be ammonia. In this article, Drs Abou-Assi and Vlahcevic discuss the timely recognition and correction of factors contributing to this often reversible condition. ... Read more

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Developments in the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy are explored in this text. Coverage is given of the newer areas of proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the brain, and the impact of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) on hepatic encephalopathy. A description of the tried and tested treatment of lactulose is provided, and the importance of subclinical hepatic encephalopathy, and possible future approaches to exploring the pathogenesis of this enigmatic syndrome are also featured. ... Read more