Background/aims: Controversial results have been found in literature for the association between insulin resistance and sustained virologic response to standard chronic hepatitis C treatment. This study aims to provide a systematic literature review with
Marcela Pezzoto Laurito +1 more
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Background Combination therapy of interferon and ribavirin has traditionally been used to eradicate hepatitis C virus. The sustained virologic response achieved with interferon-related therapy is persistent, and late relapses after achieving sustained ...
Ken Kurokawa +13 more
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Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir en pacientes mexicanos con hepatitis C: una revisión retrospectiva
Resumen: Introducción: La combinación de sofosbuvir-velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) es una terapia antiviral de acción directa que está autorizada y disponible en México.
J.L. Pérez-Hernández +16 more
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Effects of vitamin D supplements in patients with chronic hepatitis C: a randomized, multi-center, open label study [PDF]
Background/Aims We aimed to assess the role of vitamin D supplementation in the response to pegylated interferon-α (PEG-IFN-α) plus ribavirin (RBV) treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC).
Jae Yoon Jeong +12 more
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The Combination Therapy with Peg-interferon Alfa and Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C in Korea as an Initial Treatment [PDF]
Objectives The combination therapy with peginterferon and ribavirin has been used to treat chronic hepatitis C for several years in Korea but there is a few report about the results of the treatment.
Dong Hyun Park +4 more
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Letter: sustained virological response and liver healing – authors' reply [PDF]
Linked ContentThis article is linked to Rossotti et al and Schwabl et al papers. To view these articles visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13982 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13844.
M. Mandorfer +3 more
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Safety and effectiveness of direct-acting antivirals in patients with chronic hepatitis C and chronic kidney disease [PDF]
Background/Aims To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of direct acting antivirals (DAAs) available in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Korea.
Ji Eun Ryu +20 more
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The evaluation of liver fibrosis regression in chronic hepatitis C patients after the treatment with direct-acting antiviral agents – A review of the literature [PDF]
The second-generation of direct-acting antiviral agents are the current treatment for chronic viral hepatitis C infection. To evaluate the regression of liver fibrosis in patients receiving this therapy, liver biopsy remains the most accurate method, but
Alexescu, Teodora G +12 more
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Peginterferon Alfa-2a and Ribavirin for 16 or 24 Weeks in HCV Genotype 2 or 3 [PDF]
Background Patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 2 or 3 have sustained virologic response rates of approximately 80% after receiving treatment with peginterferon and ribavirin for 24 weeks.
Bacon, Bruce R. +10 more
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is an important risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Despite effective antiviral therapies, the risk for HCC is decreased but not eliminated after a sustained virologic response (SVR)
Nourdine Hamdane +34 more
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