Methods of improving long-term survival and reducing hospitalization readmission rates for subjects suffering from hepatic encephalopathy

摘要

Methods of increasing the long-term survival odds for a subject suffering from hepatic encephalopathy are provided, wherein the methods include administering a composition comprising rifaximin to the subject. Methods of reducing the frequency of hospitalization visits by a subject suffering from HE are also provided, wherein the methods include administering a composition comprising rifaximin to the subject.