2017 - Volume 2 - Issue 1 Articles
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Research Article | ArticleJanuary 24, 2017 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Objectives: To evaluate histological evolution and identify predictive factors for remission in pediatric autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Methods: Retrospective study of 40 children under immunosuppressive treatment (10 AIH type I, 7 AIH type II, 20 auto.....
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Case Report | ArticleFebruary 18, 2017 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Liver failure may occur due to extensive liver damage. Several etiologies may be associated to liver failure, in most cases, inducing strong or persistent inflammatory response, whose outcome is the extensive parenchymal loss. Some hepatotropic or no.....
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Research Article | ArticleMarch 19, 2017 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Gastric ulcer (GU) is one of the most common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Among the nutritional aspects involved in GU trigger process we have the coffee intake. Caffeine (Caf) is one of the most known compounds of coffee, just as caffeic.....
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Research Article | ArticleApril 24, 2017 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) after implantation of the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) is generally well treatable. Severe and refractory HE might be treated with shunt reduction or occlusion. We performed a retrospective study be.....
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Research Article | ArticleSeptember 23, 2017 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Background: Excessive alcohol consumption is common among patients with chronic hepatitis C and contributes to the progression of liver disease. Aims: The objective of this study is to determine the effect of decrease in alcohol consumption on surviv.....
