History of Hepatic Encephalopathy

Hippocrates (460-371 bc) first recognized the relationship between the neuropsychological and physiologic changes observed in liver disease (Figs. 1 and 2). At that time, Hippocrates noted that there was a poor clinical outcome associated with delirium that was preceded by jaundice.1
Source: Clinics in Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research