Conclusion The next several years will bring about dynamic shifts in the etiology of chronic
liver disease and demographic composition of those with cirrhosis. These changes will have …

Objectives Age-related physiological changes, particularly immune system decline, may
contribute to greater vulnerability to infectious diseases in older individuals. A growing body …

Background: Data on the neuropsychological outcomes after receiving direct-acting
antivirals (DAAs) among chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients have not been well …

METHODS: Veterans with cirrhosis were identified via International Classification of
Diseases-10 codes between October 1, 2019, and September 30, 2021, using the VA …

Patients with liver disease are prone to various cognitive impairments. It is undeniable that
cognitive impairment is often regulated by both the nervous system and the immune system …

Co-infection with pathogenic RNA viruses, including hepatitis C virus (HCV) and severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), can affect disease severity and …

Background/Objectives: Decompensated cirrhosis is characterized by systemic inflammation
and innate and adaptive immune dysfunction. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a prevalent …

Abstract Purpose of Review Irreversible cognitive impairment is a contraindication to liver
transplantation, but growing evidence suggests many etiologies of liver disease have …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review provides a concise update on recent developments
in liver and brain interactions traversing encephalopathy in acute, acute on chronic liver …

Objective Eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been linked with improvement
in neurocognitive function, but few studies have evaluated the effect of antiviral …