Recent Articles
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June 10, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Worldwide, hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most common among those hepatitis viruses that cause acute and chronic infections of the liver in humans, and it represents a global public health problem. Study design: Cross Sectional Study. Place and d.....
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February 01, 2019 Research Article
Abstract Introduction & aim: Hepatitis B is a public health problem, responsible for about 6000 deaths annually. HBV DNA and HBsAg quantification have implication for chronicity, response to treatment, frequency of long-term complications and chances of cure......
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September 23, 2017 Research Article
Abstract 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.....
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April 24, 2017 Research Article
Abstract 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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March 19, 2017 Research Article
Abstract 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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February 18, 2017 Case Report
Abstract 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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January 24, 2017 Research Article
Abstract 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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April 29, 2016 Review Article
Abstract Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are both correlated with hepatitis and hepatocyte carcinoma. Thiazolidinediones and biguanides, belong to insulin sensitizers, are front-line antidiabetic drugs. DPP-4 inhibitors.....
