Study reveals high prevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients, impacting quality of life.
- A study presented a Chinese EncephalApp diagnosis model called Stroop-CN for detecting minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) in cirrhosis patients, revealing a prevalence of up to 46.7%.
- Researchers found that MHE was associated with a significant decline in quality of life, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.
- The Stroop-CN model allowed for rapid MHE diagnosis in just 10 minutes, aiming to help patients at an early stage of the disease.
- The use of a simple Stroop test in the model enabled quick evaluation, even for patients with limited cognitive abilities.
- This study provides valuable insights for diagnosing and monitoring MHE in cirrhotic patients in China, offering a potential reference for developing a broadly applicable diagnostic approach.
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Gastroenterology, Neurology