Direct acting inhibitors of ammoniagenesis: a role in post-TIPS encephalopathy?

A limited number of medications are typically considered for the management of hepatic encephalopathy occurring as a complication of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement. Multiple alternative co...

Meta-analysis: beta-blockers versus banding ligation for primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding

Aim. To perform an updated meta-analysis comparing β-blockers (BB) with endoscopic variceal banding ligation (EVBL) in the primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding. Material and methods. Randomized controlled...

Extending a Helping Hand: Addressing Hepatitis C in Economic Migrants and Refugees

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Insulin treatment of people with diabetes mellitus and chronic liver disease

A phase 2 study of filibuvir in combination with pegylated IFN alfa and ribavirin for chronic HCV

Objectives. Filibuvir is a non-nucleoside inhibitor of hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of filibuvir plus pegylated interferon alfa-2a (pegIFN)/ribavirin. Material and meth...