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Comparison of Laryngitis Patients With and Without Reflux
How does chronic laryngitis develop, and is it more common with or without reflux symptoms? This new study investigates.
Hepatitis C-Other Treatment
Some people seek out complementary medicines or alternative ways to treat their hepatitis C. At this time, no complementary or alternative medicines have been proven to reduce symptoms or cure hepatitis C. In fact, some herbal therapies (such as kava) can
Mortality in People With Cirrhosis vs the General Population
Mortality rates for patients with cirrhosis have increased substantially over the last few decades. How do these rates compare with those patients without cirrhosis?
Development of a Vaccination Against Hepatitis E Virus
Who could most benefit from a vaccine to protect against hepatitis E?
Expression of Cyclo-oxygenase-2 in Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
COX-2 overexpression is observed in various neoplasms and COX-2 inhibition has been attempted as prevention and/or therapy in these neoplasms.
Effect of HCV in HIV-Infected Patients Initiating HAART
How does HCV affect the immunological and virological responses in HIV-infected patients starting HAART?
Rifaximin Improves Thrombocytopenia in Alcoholic Cirrhosis
What is the most effective way to treat thrombocytopenia in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis? Are antibiotics sufficient?
Fluvastatin, Peginterferon, and Ribavirin for Naive Genotype 1 HCV
Could adding a statin to pegylated interferon and ribavirin help in the treatment of certain forms of hepatitis C?
Prevalence of Hepatic Iron Overload and Association With HCC in LD
It is unclear whether mild to moderate iron overload in liver diseases other than hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) contributes to HCC.
Coffee Consumption in NAFLD Patients
Could coffee consumption help to lower the risk of severe fibrosis in NAFLD patients with lower insulin resistance and, if so, why?
The Only Predictor of Treatment in Patients With Chronic HCV
Is knowledge of infection the only predictor of treatment in patients infected with chronic hepatitis C? This new study explains.
Chewing Gum Reduces Ileus After Abdominal Surgery
Could chewing gum help to reduce the incidence of ileus after different types of abdominal surgery?
Cost-effectiveness of Sofosbuvir for Chronic HCV
Is sofosbuvir considered to be a cost-effective drug therapy for chronic HCV, and how does it compare to other regimens?
Chronic Hepatitis E: A Review of the Literature
Chronic hepatitis E infection -- from the microbiological aspect through overall disease management -- is reviewed.
World Travelers Wave Off Health Risks
Many people who travel around the world, especially those who go to poor and lower-income countries, risk contracting or spreading infectious diseases because they fail to research potential health issues at their destinations, a new study says.
A Short Course of Pegylated Interferon-alfa in Acute HCV Hepatitis
The progress towards standardization of the treatment of acute HCV infection proceeds slowly and no definitive answers are yet available.
The New Paradigm of Hepatitis C Therapy
This new study suggests that future treatment of chronic HCV will consist of all-oral antivirals. Will it be more effective?
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