Publications by authors named "Chiemelie Ngonadi"
BMJ Open Gastroenterol
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) significantly affects patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) by impacting their nutritional intake and muscle health, which contribute to higher morbidity and mortality rates.
- A case-control study will be conducted with 20 ESLD patients, 10 with HE and 10 without, to analyze the effects of HE on nutrition and sarcopenia over a period of 6-8 weeks.
- The study is ethical and approved, with findings to be shared in academic publications and presentations, aiming to enhance understanding of malnutrition and its consequences in ESLD patients.
