Challenges in treating liver fibrosis

Prediction of poor graft function by means of gastric tonometry in patients undergoing liver transplantation

Introduction. Splanchnic hypoperfusion appears to play a key role in the failure of functional recovery of the graft after orthotopic liver transplantation (LT). The aim of this study was to determine if alterations of t...

Noninvasive markers of liver fibrosis in Latin America and Mexico

The burden of cirrhosis and impact of universal coverage public health care system in Thailand: Nationwide study

Background and rationale. Cirrhosis is responsible for significant health-care costs and morbidity. This study aims to evaluate the burden of illness associated with cirrhosis, its impact on the universal coverage public...

High coffee intake is associated with lower grade nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: the role of peripheral antioxidant activity

Background & aims. Some phytochemicals present in coffee have a potential antioxidant role which seems to protect the human body against cardiovascular diseases, liver disease and malignancies. Nonalcoholic f...