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Treatment for hepatic encephalopathy: tips from TIPS?
No full textThis article has arisen from presentations made at the 4th International Hannover Conference on Hepatic Encephalopathy held in Dresden, 2006. Each author as listed describes their presentation given as part of a section entitled "Therapeutic Studies in Hepatic Encephalopathy." The first section deals with the justification for placebo-controlled trials in hepatic encephalopathy. The other two sections discuss, in detail, outcome parameters for therapeutic studies in the clinical and research setting, respectively
Health related quality of life and minimal hepatic encephalopathy. It is time to insert 'quality' in health care
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Lights and Shadows in Hepatic Encephalopathy Diagnosis
No full textHepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a form of brain dysfunction that is caused by liver insufficiency and/or portal-systemic shunting. The exact nature of HE is debated; as such, conflicting uses of the term "HE" may cause inconsistencies in its detection and management. This review highlights the meaning of the term "HE" on the basis of its historical origins and current consensus. It also provides criteria for the diagnosis of the condition based on its phenotypes and risk factors for its occurrence. The procedure for differential diagnosis from other conditions which result in similar phenotypes is considered, together with precipitants and confounders. Finally, the current multidimensional approach for the correct clinical reporting of HE episodes is discussed
Smart applications for assessing minimal hepatic encephalopathy: Novelty from the App revolution.
No full textThe use of a psychometric test based on the Stroop task for the diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy is discusse
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