Arun B. Jesudian, MD: Thank you for joining us for this unique AJMC®, MD Magazine®, and Pharmacy Times Peer Exchange titled “Chronic Liver Disease and Improved Outcomes in the Management of Hepatic ...

Ammonia is believed to contribute to the pathology of hepatic encephalopathy, but ammonia levels in the blood do not influence treatment decisions The liver performs several critical functions ...

Arun B. Jesudian, MD: Elliot, despite maybe perfect management of a patient with HE, we’ve all had those patients who have the really refractory type of hepatic encephalopathy. And what are some of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Axcella announced initiating patient screening for the EMMPOWER phase 2 clinical trials of AXA1665 for reduction ...

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Encephalopathy is a brain disorder that alters the brain function or structure, leaving you confused and not acting like your usual self. Encephalopathy can be caused by a number of different factors, ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axcella (Nasdaq: AXLA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new approach to treat complex diseases and improve health using endogenous metabolic ...

Going vegan or vegetarian for just one meal can lower levels of harmful ammonia in adults whose livers are permanently damaged by cirrhosis, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers from ...

Hashimoto encephalopathy is a rare autoimmune condition that causes brain inflammation. It’s linked to thyroid disease and can lead to severe neurological symptoms, but it’s treatable with the proper ...

Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a life threatening brain condition that occurs from a lack of thiamine, or vitamin B1. It can be a complication of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Thiamine is a vitamin that ...