"Link Between Dementia and Liver Disease: Reversible Memory Loss in 10% of Patients"

A study suggests that up to 10% of dementia patients may actually have liver cirrhosis, leading to symptoms similar to dementia. This condition, known as hepatic encephalitis, can sometimes be reversed through medication, lifestyle changes, or liver transplant. Researchers found that many dementia patients may have been misdiagnosed and could potentially see improvements in mental function by treating the underlying liver problem. The study highlights the importance of screening for liver cirrhosis in dementia patients and suggests that as many as 670,000 Americans may have been wrongly diagnosed with dementia.