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Study Reveals Misdiagnosed Dementia: Liver Health Matters

10/18/2025

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Up to 13% of U.S. dementia diagnoses may be misdiagnosed cases of hepatic encephalopathy, a treatable condition.
The study analyzed medical records of 68,807 patients and found high fibrosis scores indicating potential cirrhosis.
The findings highlight access disparities, particularly for non-white patients.
Experts stress liver health in cognitive decline and call for screening.
The findings were published in The American Journal of Medicine.

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Story summary

Up to 13% of U.S. dementia diagnoses may be misdiagnosed cases of hepatic encephalopathy, a treatable condition.
The study analyzed medical records of 68,807 patients and found high fibrosis scores indicating potential cirrhosis.
The findings highlight access disparities, particularly for non-white patients.
Experts stress liver health in cognitive decline and call for screening.
The findings were published in The American Journal of Medicine.