A case of porphyria cutanea tarda in the setting of hepatitis C infection and tobacco usage [PDF]
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common type of porphyria, presenting in middle-aged patients with a photodistributed vesiculobullous eruption, milia, and scars.
Brinster, NK +4 more
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Dynamic modelling of hepatitis C virus transmission among people who inject drugs: a methodological review [PDF]
Equipment sharing among people who inject drugs (PWID) is a key risk factor in infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV). Both the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing HCV transmission in this population (such as opioid ...
Cousien, Anthony +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to investigate the immunological response to influenza vaccination, the incidence and severity of influenza infection, and the side effects of the vaccination in patients with ischemic stroke. Methods This prospective observational study was conducted between 2023 and 2024 at Ramathibodi Hospital.
Achiraya Pakngao +5 more
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Real life experience with direct-acting antivirals agents against hepatitis C infection in elderly patients [PDF]
Short communication[Abstract] Background. New direct-acting antivirals agents (DAAs) are very safe and well tolerated. Objectives. The purpose of this study is to analyse the efficacy and safety of DAAs in elderly patients, who have co-morbidities and ...
Castro-Iglesias, Ángeles +12 more
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Worsening of Serum Lipid Profile after Direct Acting Antiviral Treatment [PDF]
Host lipid metabolism influences viral replication and lifecycle of hepatitis C virus. Our aim was to evaluate changes in glucose and lipid metabolism of patients with chronic hepatitis C after therapy with direct acting antivirals (DAA).We considered patients consecutively treated between January and November 2015 recording clinical data at baseline ...
Gitto, Stefano +11 more
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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Inebilizumab Versus Rituximab in AQP4‐IgG‐Positive NMOSD
ABSTRACT Objective Rituximab (anti‐CD20, RTX) and inebilizumab (anti‐CD19, INE) represent B‐cell‐depleting therapies used for aquaporin‐4 antibody‐positive (AQP4‐IgG+) neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD); however, direct comparative evidence remains limited.
Jie Lin +11 more
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Direct‐Acting Antiviral Therapy and Hepatocellular Carcinoma [PDF]
Nicole E. Rich, Amit G. Singal
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Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks
In situ preparation and functionalization of MOF@Cotton fabrics as smart face masks for the immobilization of proteins and inactivation viruses, such as SARS‐CoV‐2. Abstract The significant impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic outbreak on people's lives has highlighted the urgent need for effective personal protective equipment.
Romy Ettlinger +9 more
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Lipid Profile and Cardiovascular Risk Modification after Hepatitis C Virus Eradication
The eradication of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has revolutionized the hepatology paradigm, halting the progression of advanced liver disease in patients with chronic infection and reducing the risk of hepatocarcinoma.
Andrea Pascual-Oliver +4 more
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Virologic Tools for HCV Drug Resistance Testing
Recent advances in molecular biology have led to the development of new antiviral drugs that target specific steps of the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) lifecycle. These drugs, collectively termed direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), include non-structural (NS) HCV
Slim Fourati, Jean-Michel Pawlotsky
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