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Extrahepatic cancer risk increases after HCV SVR
Extrahepatic cancer was more common in patients with hepatitis C and was the leading cause of death in patients who achieved sustained virologic response compared with the...
1 day ago - Healio
Viread label revision includes pediatric patients with chronic HBV
The FDA announced revisions to the Viread label to include use in pediatric patients aged 2 years to less than 12 years with chronic hepatitis B based on 48-week safety and...
2 days ago - Healio
Sofosbuvir safe for patients with cancer, linked to NHL remission
Sofosbuvir-based therapy was safe and effective in as short as 8 weeks for treating hepatitis C in patients with cancer and may induce remission of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma...
3 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Cirrhosis, PSC predict mortality risk in autoimmune hepatitis
Patients with autoimmune hepatitis without cirrhosis had a similar survival rate as the general population, whereas those with cirrhosis had increased risks for death or liver...
8 days ago - Healio
MELD score change during HBV therapy reduces mortality risk
On-treatment improvement of MELD scores correlated with reduced risk for all-cause mortality and hepatic events among patients with chronic hepatitis B and cirrhosis, according...
9 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Treatment for HCV regardless of SVR lowers risk for CVD events
Treatment with either pegylated interferon with ribavirin or direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C correlated with a significantly lower risk for cardiovascular disease...
10 days ago - Healio
Liver histopathology in patients with hepatic masses and the Abernethy malformation
The Abernethy malformation is a congenital venous malformation in which the splanchnic venous return bypasses the liver and drains directly into the systemic circulation. This...
11 days ago - Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Top infectious disease stories: Tattoo ink causes outbreak of skin infection, gloves may prevent hand hygiene
Among the top stories in infectious disease this week was a report about an outbreak of nontuberculous mycobacteria in Florida caused by contaminated tattoo ink and tap water...
12 days ago - Healio
Optimum Chest Compression Point for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Children Revisited Using a 3D Coordinate System Imposed on CT: A Retrospective, Cross-Sectional Study
Objectives: The optimum chest compression site in children is debated: European Resuscitation Council recommends one finger breadth above the xiphisternal joint, whereas...
15 days ago - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Perinatal HCV leads to earlier cirrhosis than other pediatric risk groups
Results from a retrospective review of patients infected with hepatitis C in childhood revealed that those with perinatal infection developed cirrhosis earlier than other risk...
16 days ago - Healio
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