Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a frequent and serious complication of both chronic liver
disease and acute liver failure. HE manifests as a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric …

A frequent complication in liver cirrhosis is malnutrition, which is associated with the
progression of liver failure, and with a higher rate of complications including infections …

This is the first American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) practice
guidance on the management of malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia in patients with …

Background & Aims The association between sarcopenia and prognosis in patients with
cirrhosis remains to be determined. In this study, we aimed to quantify the association …

The current epidemic of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is reshaping the field of
hepatology all around the world. The widespread diffusion of metabolic risk factors such as …

This guidance provides a data‐supported approach to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and
preventive aspects of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) care. A “Guidance” document …

Cirrhosis is widely prevalent worldwide and can be a consequence of different causes, such
as obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, high alcohol consumption, hepatitis B or C …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects 25% of the global adult population with a
range of 13.5% in Africa and 31.8% in the Middle East. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is …

Sarcopenia is defined by muscle loss and muscle dysfunction. Sarcopenia is classified into
primary and secondary types, based on the cause. Primary sarcopenia is mainly aging …

Sarcopenia or loss of skeletal muscle mass is the major component of malnutrition and is a
frequent complication in cirrhosis that adversely affects clinical outcomes. These include …