Underlying cirrhosis frequently leads to protein-calorie malnutrition commonly caused by poor appetite, cacochylia, compromised nutrient uptake, and disorders in protein synthesis.

“We have these big old thirst-busters that cost 60 cents, and three people can share it,” he added, using a popular term for soda.

If our spirit is high in Ch'ang-an (Sian), then Chiang will send the Young Marshal back to us.

It was an effort of the mind, of the will, of the nerves; not muscular, for I could not move even so much as my little finger, but none the less mighty for all that.