Innovative procedures for micro-elimination of HCV infection in persons who use drugs.

abstract：:Transient elastometry (TE) could provide a more accurate evaluation of the frequency and risk factors of liver fibrosis in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection than that based on biopsy. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of and factors associated with significant liver fibrosis in a large population of H...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Pineda JA,González J,Ortega E,Tural C,Macías J,Griffa L,Burgos A,Grafihco Study Team.

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis E virus (HEV) represents one of the foremost causes of acute hepatitis globally. Although there is no proven medication for hepatitis E, pegylated interferon-α (IFN-α) has been used as off-label drug for treating HEV. However, the efficacy and molecular mechanisms of how IFN signalling interacts with HEV rem...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Zhou X,Xu L,Wang W,Watashi K,Wang Y,Sprengers D,de Ruiter PE,van der Laan LJ,Metselaar HJ,Kamar N,Peppelenbosch MP,Pan Q

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to analyse data related to hospitalization, comorbidities, average stays and costs associated with the hospitalization cases of hepatitis A in Spain, during the period between 2000 and 2005. A retrospective, descriptive study of the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis A patient...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Arteaga A,Carrasco-Garrido P,de Andres AL,de Miguel AG,Jiménez-García R

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of two protocols for retreatment of a cohort of Egyptian patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) who relapsed after NS5A inhibitor-based therapy. We conducted a prospective cohort study to assess the safety and efficacy of 12 weeks' retreatment with either co...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Yousif MM,Ahmed H,Elsadek HM,Shendi AM,Gouda TM,Elsayed IA,Gendia MA,Magdy MM,Lbrahim NF,Sadek AMEM,Zaki AM,Shafeik H,Zahran MH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although hepatitis C (HCV) is associated with diabetes, few studies have examined pre-diabetes in this population. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with pre-diabetes in HCV-infected patients, including direct measurement of insulin action. Ninety-seven non-cirrhotic, non-diabetic and HCV-infected patients under...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Mukhtar NA,Ayala C,Maher JJ,Khalili M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Italy, HDV infection endemicity has greatly decreased overtime. Migratory flow may change this scenario as migrants often come from high HDV endemicity areas. Here, we studied characteristics of HDV infection in Italy, particularly addressed to the birth area of subjects. Chronic HBsAg carriers consecutively referr...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Stroffolini T,Ciancio A,Furlan C,Vinci M,Fontana R,Russello M,Colloredo G,Morisco F,Coppola N,Babudieri S,Ferrigno L,Sagnelli C,Sagnelli E

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only in a minority of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) will treatment with interferon (IFN)-alpha or nucleoside analogues lead to sustained virological response. In vivo immunization (IVI) following virus suppression aims to optimize conditions for an effective immune response: following rapid and profound viru...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Sprengers D,van der Molen RG,Binda R,Kusters JG,de Man RA,Niesters HG,Schalm SW,Janssen HL

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive Mac-2-binding protein (WFA+ -M2BP) levels between patients with chronic hepatitis B (n=249) and chronic hepatitis C (n=386) based on the degree of liver fibrosis. We examined WFA+ -M2BP levels in patients with F4 (cirrhosis), F3 or more (advanced fibrosis) and F2 or ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Nishikawa H,Enomoto H,Iwata Y,Kishino K,Shimono Y,Hasegawa K,Nakano C,Takata R,Nishimura T,Yoh K,Ishii A,Aizawa N,Sakai Y,Ikeda N,Takashima T,Iijima H,Nishiguchi S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared sustained virological response (SVR) in chronic hepatitis C patients with severe fibrosis treated with pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN) alpha-2b 1.5 microg/kg/week or 0.75 microg/kg/week in combination with ribavirin 800 mg/day for 48 weeks. This was a multicentre randomized controlled study. SVR was observe...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Abergel A,Hezode C,Leroy V,Barange K,Bronowicki JP,Tran A,Alric L,Castera L,Bernard PH,Henquell C,Lafeuille H,Ughetto S,Darcha C,Chevallier M,Martineau N,Dubost S,Randl K,Dhumeaux D,Bommelaer G,Bonny C,French mult

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The natural course of serum HCV RNA levels during chronic infection remains unclear. We investigated HCV RNA levels and factors associated with HCV RNA levels for the entire course from HCV seroconversion. We measured HCV RNA levels of 54 HCV seroconverters from the Amsterdam Cohort Studies among drug users at yearly ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Grady BP,Prins M,Rebers S,Molenkamp R,Geskus RB,Schinkel J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis Be antigen (HBeAg)-negative chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) variants harbouring changes in the precore region. Most commonly, a G to A point mutation at nucleotide 1896 (m1896) creates a novel translation stop codon that prevents HBeAg production. In the Mediterranean reg...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Laras A,Koskinas J,Avgidis K,Hadziyannis SJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized trial was conducted to assess the efficacy of interferon-alpha (IFN) daily in combination with ribavirin in 301 naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Patients were randomized to receive ribavirin 1.2 g daily (QD) for 48 weeks with either IFN 5 MU (thrice weekly) TIW for 8 weeks followed by IFN 3 ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Tassopoulos NC,Ketikoglou I,Tsantoulas D,Raptopoulou M,Hatzis G,Vafiadis I,Sidiropoulos L,Kanatakis S,Anagnostopoulos G,Sypsa V,Hatzakis A,Hellenic Viral Hepatitis Research Network.

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Fas / Fas-ligand (FasL) system is an important death signal pathway in the liver. An enhanced local inflammatory response prompted by FasL expression, which contributes to neutrophil recruitment and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1beta) release, seems to be crucial to chronic liver damage, persistence of viral infections,...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Bortolami M,Kotsafti A,Cardin R,Farinati F

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy on extracellular matrix (ECM) turnover, a prominent feature of chronic hepatitis C (CHC), is unknown. ECM protein degradation and formation generate fragments reflecting the tissue turnover balance when quantified in the blood. PRO-C3 and PRO-C4 reflect type III and ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Laursen TL,Villesen IF,Leeming DJ,Karsdal MA,Sølund C,Tarp B,Kristensen LH,Holmboe CH,Leutscher P,Laursen AL,Gudmann NS,Grønbaek H

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with interferon (IFN)-alpha, as monotherapy or in combination with ribavirin, is associated with significant side-effects including weight loss. The aim of our study was to describe the evolution of body weight during combination antiviral treatment and to examine ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Seyam MS,Freshwater DA,O'Donnell K,Mutimer DJ

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In chronic hepatitis C, transient elastography (TE) accurately identifies cirrhosis, but its ability to assess significant fibrosis (Metavir > or = F2) is variable. Constitutional and liver disease-related factors may influence TE and here we examined the variables associated with differences. Three hundred consecutiv...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Calvaruso V,Cammà C,Di Marco V,Maimone S,Bronte F,Enea M,Dardanoni V,Manousou P,Pleguezuelo M,Xirouchakis E,Attanasio M,Dusheiko G,Burroughs AK,Craxì A

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis A incidence has declined in most countries through a combination of prevention measures, augmented through the use of a highly effective vaccine. In Australia, the proportion of the population susceptible to hepatitis A infection has declined over time due to high rates of opportunistic vaccination as well a...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Jayasundara D,Hui BB,Regan DG,Heywood AE,MacIntyre CR,Wood JG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-efficacy or confidence in one's ability to successfully engage in goal-directed behaviour has been shown to influence medication adherence across many chronic illnesses. In the present study, we investigated the psychometric properties of a self-efficacy instrument used during treatment for chronic hepatitis C vi...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Bonner JE,Esserman D,Evon DM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of liver damage in the course of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection depends on the host's specific and non-specific immune response to various viral antigens. The role of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) in the natural immune reaction and during secondary microbial infections is well documented. Inc...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Sułowska Z,Pietruszynski R,Dworniak D,Tchórzewski H,Sidorkiewicz M

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes 1 and 4 respond less well to pegylated interferon (pegIFN) plus ribavirin (RBV) therapy. For this reason most studies merge these two genotypes when assessing virological response. However, in most trials the HCV genotype 4 population is rather small, and conclusions are mainly...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Martín-Carbonero L,Puoti M,García-Samaniego J,De Luca A,Losada E,Quinzan G,Bruno R,Mariño A,González M,Núñez M,Soriano V

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the incidence of new hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has fallen, HCV-related complications are on the rise. Our aim was to assess and describe the 2005-2009 national inpatient mortality and resource utilization trends for patients with HCV. Data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) and the National Hosp...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Younossi ZM,Otgonsuren M,Henry L,Arsalla Z,Stepnaova M,Mishra A,Venkatesan C,Hunt S

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testing and linkage to care are important determinants of hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment effectiveness. Public health clinics serve populations at high risk of HCV. We investigated their potential to serve as sites for HCV testing, initiation of and linkage to HCV care. Cross-sectional study of patients accessing s...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Falade-Nwulia O,Mehta SH,Lasola J,Latkin C,Niculescu A,O'Connor C,Chaulk P,Ghanem K,Page KR,Sulkowski MS,Thomas DL

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Through molecular virological testing it is now clear that HCV reinfection of the allograft is virtually universal in liver transplant recipients. Although histopathological recurrence of hepatitis C occurs in the majority of patients, it is absent in a substantial minority. To date, no prognostic factors, other than ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Vierling JM,Villamil FG,Rojter SE,Camacho KB,Goldman DE

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few extant studies on the prevalence of HBV infection in couples preparing for pregnancy. We assessed the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) in couples preparing for pregnancy in rural China, and the association between HBV prevalence and the statuses of HBsAg...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Liu J,Zhang S,Wang Q,Shen H,Zhang M,Zhang Y,Yan D,Liu M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is unknown whether dynamic changes of liver stiffness measurement (LSM) can predict the reversibility of fibrosis. Therefore, we evaluated the utility of LSM changes in predicting histological changes of fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) on antiviral therapy. In a prospective cohort of CHB patient...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Kong Y,Sun Y,Zhou J,Wu X,Chen Y,Piao H,Lu L,Ding H,Nan Y,Jiang W,Xu Y,Xie W,Li H,Feng B,Shi G,Chen G,Li H,Zheng H,Cheng J,Wang T,Liu H,Lv F,Shao C,Mao Y,Sun J,Chen T,Han T,Han Y,Wang L,Ou X,Zha

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pegylated interferon-α (PEG-IFN-α) plus ribavirin (RBV) treatment fails to achieve a sustained virological response (SVR) in approximately 20-50% of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. We assessed the contribution of an anti-IFN-α neutralizing antibody (NAb) on the nonresponse to treatment. NAbs w...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Matsuda F,Torii Y,Enomoto H,Kuga C,Aizawa N,Iwata Y,Saito M,Imanishi H,Shimomura S,Nakamura H,Tanaka H,Iijima H,Tsutsui H,Tanaka Y,Nishiguchi S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to analyse the current literature regarding the mode of transmission of HCV and its global prevalence in different groups of people. A systematic review of the literature on the epidemiology of hepatitis C from 1991 to 2000 using computerized bibliographic databases which include Medline, Curr...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Memon MI,Memon MA

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the most common cause of endemic and epidemic acute hepatitis. A correlation between iNOS, eNOS polymorphisms, levels and severity of disease has been reported, and here, we examined the role of iNOS and eNOS gene polymorphisms and their levels in HEV-related acute viral hepatitis and acute ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Hazam RK,Deka M,Kar P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In resource-rich countries, the incidence of and mortality from AIDS has fallen dramatically since the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy. In contrast, developed countries have observed increases in the public health burden associated with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). We compared past and current trend...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Palmateer NE,Hutchinson SJ,McLeod A,Codere G,Goldberg DJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with biopsy-proven chronic hepatitis C, who failed to respond to a previous course of either recombinant (rIFN-alpha) or lymphoblastoid (Ly IFN-alpha) interferon-alpha, were randomized to receive either leucocyte (Le) IFN-alpha (patients) or a second course of the same IFN-alpha (controls), to compare the eff...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Gaeta GB,Di Virgilio D,Russo G,Stornaiuolo G,Nicolella U,Colella F,Grimaldi M,Pasquale G,Giusti G

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00