Ammonia is believed to contribute to the pathology of hepatic encephalopathy, but ammonia levels in the blood do not influence treatment decisions The liver performs several critical functions ...

Treatments for high ammonia levels aim to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood and manage complications. A person may also require treatment for a condition causing elevated ammonia levels. High ...

High levels of ammonia kill liver cells by damaging the mitochondria that power the cells. But this can be prevented using an existing drug due to start clinical trials, finds a new study in mice.

Seated around the dinner table, faculty affiliated with Stanford ChEM-H - one of Stanford University's interdisciplinary institutes - spoke one-by-one, pitching ideas for collaborative research.

The liver performs several critical functions including filtering blood, detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs. When the liver is damaged by hepatitis, alcohol, or primary liver disease, ...