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The Relationship between Cognitive Function and Liver Function in Alcoholism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

P. S. Everett
P. S. Everett*
Affiliation:
The Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich IP4 5PD and St. Clements Hospital, Ipswich
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Summary

Thirty alcoholic patients were investigated for evidence of impaired hepatic function and deficits in cognitive functioning, to see if there was any significant relationship between these two complications of alcoholism. Forty-seven per cent had abnormal γ-glutamyl transpeptidase levels, and 63 per cent had abnormal results on the Category test. Only one significant correlation coefficient was found, between one parameter of hepatic function and one of cognitive function. Possible explanations for this (negative) correlation are discussed, and the value of further study is suggested.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 144 , Issue 5 , May 1984 , pp. 521 - 524
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Copyright © 1984 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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