Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe complication of cirrhosis that is related to the effects of ammonia. Analysis of interorgan ammonia trafficking has identified an important role of skeletal ...

Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by the accumulation of gut-derived toxic substances, such as ammonia, in the bloodstream that are normally removed by the liver. Treatment usually consists of ...

Patients with cirrhosis and minimal hepatic encephalopathy often experience sleep difficulties, but treatment with benzodiazepines is frequently ineffective and can have serious side effects.