Are malnutrition and hypermetabolism risk factors for the presence of hepatic encephalopathy : a cross-sectional study?
Our data do not support the hypothesis that malnutrition or tissue catabolism are independent risk factors for the presence of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with nonalcoholic cirrhosis.
Our observation confirms other reports on an association of MS with autoimmune diseases and supports the hypothesis of autoimmune pathogenesis for MS. The current findings should raise the level of awareness of psoriasis among patients with MS, and of the need to consider a potential exacerbation of psoriasis by interferon-β therapy.