Liver diseases in the Asia-Pacific region: a lancet gastroenterology & hepatology commission
Summary The Asia-Pacific region is home to more than half of the global population and
accounted for 62· 6% of global deaths due to liver diseases in 2015. 54· 3% of global deaths …
accounted for 62· 6% of global deaths due to liver diseases in 2015. 54· 3% of global deaths …
[HTML][HTML] Global epidemiology and genotype distribution of the hepatitis C virus infection
The treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has the potential to change
significantly over the next few years as therapeutic regimens are rapidly evolving. However …
significantly over the next few years as therapeutic regimens are rapidly evolving. However …
The changing epidemiology of liver diseases in the Asia–Pacific region
This Review presents current epidemiological trends of the most common liver diseases in
Asia–Pacific countries. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains the primary cause of cirrhosis; …
Asia–Pacific countries. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains the primary cause of cirrhosis; …
Chronic hepatitis C virus infection increases mortality from hepatic and extrahepatic diseases: a community-based long-term prospective study
Background. The study aimed to evaluate the risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on
hepatic and extrahepatic deaths. Methods. A cohort of 23 820 adults aged 30–65 years old …
hepatic and extrahepatic deaths. Methods. A cohort of 23 820 adults aged 30–65 years old …
Global epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection
CW Shepard, L Finelli, MJ Alter - The Lancet infectious diseases, 2005 - thelancet.com
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of liver disease worldwide and a potential cause of
substantial morbidity and mortality in the future. The complexity and uncertainty related to …
substantial morbidity and mortality in the future. The complexity and uncertainty related to …
A systematic review of hepatitis C virus epidemiology in Asia, Australia and Egypt
Background: The hepatitis C pandemic has been systematically studied and characterized
in North America and Europe, but this important public health problem has not received …
in North America and Europe, but this important public health problem has not received …
Epidemiology of hepatitis B and C viruses: a global overview
HS Te, DM Jensen - Clinics in liver disease, 2010 - liver.theclinics.com
The pace of therapeutic advances in the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis, such as hepatitis
B and hepatitis C, has accelerated significantly in the past decade. The hepatitis B virus …
B and hepatitis C, has accelerated significantly in the past decade. The hepatitis B virus …
[PDF][PDF] Nonobese population in a developing country has a high prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver and significant liver disease
There is a paucity of community‐based epidemiological data on nonalcoholic fatty liver
(NAFL) among nonaffluent populations in developing countries. Available studies are …
(NAFL) among nonaffluent populations in developing countries. Available studies are …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology and natural history of hepatitis C virus infection
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects 130-210 million people worldwide and is one of the major
risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally, at least one third of hepatocellular …
risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally, at least one third of hepatocellular …
Acute hepatitis C
A Maheshwari, S Ray, PJ Thuluvath - The Lancet, 2008 - thelancet.com
Symptomatic acute hepatitis C occurs in only about 15% of patients who are infected with
hepatitis C virus (HCV). Acute hepatitis C is most often diagnosed in the setting of post …
hepatitis C virus (HCV). Acute hepatitis C is most often diagnosed in the setting of post …