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krypton and Hepatic Encephalopathy

krypton has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

Krypton: A noble gas that is found in the atmosphere. It has the atomic symbol Kr, atomic number 36, atomic weight 83.80, and has been used in electric bulbs.

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Three of six patients with chronic hepatic encephalopathy treated with levodopa showed a significant improvement."2.64Treatment of chronic hepatic encephalopathy with levodopa. ( James, IM; Lunzer, M; Sherlock, S; Weinman, J, 1974)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lunzer, M1
James, IM1
Weinman, J1
Sherlock, S1

Trials

1 trial available for krypton and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Treatment of chronic hepatic encephalopathy with levodopa.
    Gut, 1974, Volume: 15, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Brain; Cerebrovascular Circulation; Chronic Disease; Computers; Dihydroxyphenylalanine;

1974