Patient adherence to antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B and C: a systematic review

[b]Introduction[/b]. Poor adherence to treatment for various chronic diseases is a frequent phenomenon. Current guidelines for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) recommend optimal adherence,...

Usefulness of acoustic radiation force impulse in liver fibrosis assessment after liver transplant

Dendritic cells in NASH: Friend or foe?

Fulminant hepatitis during self-medication with conjugated linoleic acid

The present report describes a 63-year-old female who presented with fulminant hepatic failure requiring liver transplantation caused by a weight loss dietary supplement containing conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Thoroug...

Prevalence of non alcoholic fatty liver disease in premenopausal, posmenopausal and polycystic ovary syndrome women. The role of estrogens

Background & Aim. Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in Western countries. Population studies have demonstrated that men and posmenopausal women have higher prevalence...