Transarterial chemoembolization for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
PURPOSE: To review the available evidence of chemoembolization for unresectable
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Computerized bibliographic …
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Computerized bibliographic …
[HTML][HTML] Update of the statements on biology and clinical impact of occult hepatitis B virus infection
G Raimondo, S Locarnini, T Pollicino, M Levrero… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
In October 2018 a large number of international experts with complementary expertise came
together in Taormina to participate in a workshop on occult hepatitis B virus infection (OBI) …
together in Taormina to participate in a workshop on occult hepatitis B virus infection (OBI) …
Extrahepatic morbidity and mortality of chronic hepatitis C
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with several extrahepatic
manifestations. Patients with HCV may develop mixed cryoglobulinemia and its sequelae …
manifestations. Patients with HCV may develop mixed cryoglobulinemia and its sequelae …
Preoperative radiotherapy for resectable rectal cancer: a meta-analysis
ContextThe benefit of adjuvant radiotherapy for resectable rectal cancer has been
extensively studied, but data on survival are still equivocal despite a reduction in the rate of …
extensively studied, but data on survival are still equivocal despite a reduction in the rate of …
Statements from the Taormina expert meeting on occult hepatitis B virus infection
G Raimondo, JP Allain, MR Brunetto, MA Buendia… - Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the most challenging topics in the field of
viral hepatitis with its virological and clinical relevance being debated for more than 30 …
viral hepatitis with its virological and clinical relevance being debated for more than 30 …
Which patients with cirrhosis should undergo endoscopic screening for esophageal varices detection?
Our aims were to develop a noninvasive predictive tool to identify cirrhotic patients with
esophageal varices and to evaluate whether portal Doppler ultrasonographic parameters …
esophageal varices and to evaluate whether portal Doppler ultrasonographic parameters …
Predicting sustained virological responses in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with peginterferon alfa-2a (40 KD)/ribavirin
P Ferenci, MW Fried, ML Shiffman, CI Smith… - Journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Prediction of sustained virological response (SVR) during treatment
would allow clinicians to identify patients most likely to benefit from therapy. METHODS …
would allow clinicians to identify patients most likely to benefit from therapy. METHODS …
The MBOAT7-TMC4 variant rs641738 increases risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals of European descent
Background & Aims Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a leading cause of liver
damage and is characterized by steatosis. Genetic factors increase risk for progressive …
damage and is characterized by steatosis. Genetic factors increase risk for progressive …
[PDF][PDF] A meta‐analysis of survival rates of untreated patients in randomized clinical trials of hepatocellular carcinoma
Knowing the spontaneous outcome of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is important for
designing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of new therapeutic approaches; however …
designing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of new therapeutic approaches; however …
Incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with HCV-associated cirrhosis treated with direct-acting antiviral agents
Background & Aims Studies have produced conflicting results of the incidence of
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with hepatitis C virus–associated cirrhosis …
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with hepatitis C virus–associated cirrhosis …