Optimizing dosage and duration therapy for chronic hepatitis C «difficult-to-treat patients»

Protease inhibitor-based triple therapy is highly effective for hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplant: a multicenter experience

Introduction. Hepatitis C (HCV) continues to be the leading indication for liver transplantation (LT). Sustained virological response (SVR) rates to pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) therapy for recurren...

Intrapulmonary vascular dilation in children with chronic liver diseases: pre- and post-liver transplantation

Background and study aims. Chronic liver disease (CLD) can cause hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS), defined as triad of liver disease, hypoxemia, and intrapulmonary vascular dilation (IPVD). The aim of this study was to det...

Evidence for liver injury in the setting of obstructive sleep apnea

Introduction. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are both strongly associated with obesity. Whether OSA is an independent risk factor for liver injury is uncertain. Objective. To...

New strategies for treating hepatic encephalopathy