Endocrine disorders associated with hepatitis C virus chronic infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s11154-018-9475-y
Abstract: The term “HCV syndrome” encompasses several organ- and systemic pathophysiological states, which often recognize autoimmunity or neoplastic evolution in their pathophysiology, as well as chronic HCV infection as trigger. The clinical features of HCV patients… read more here.
Keywords: endocrine metabolic; endocrine disorders; chronic hcv; infection ... See more keywords
Elbasvir/Grazoprevir: A Review in Chronic HCV Genotypes 1 and 4
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DOI: 10.1007/s40265-017-0739-8
Abstract: A fixed-dose combination tablet comprising the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitor elbasvir and the HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor grazoprevir (elbasvir/grazoprevir; Zepatier™) was recently approved for the treatment of chronic HCV genotype 1 and 4… read more here.
Keywords: elbasvir grazoprevir; chronic hcv; treatment; infection ... See more keywords
Prevalence and sociodemographic disparities of Hepatitis C in Baby Boomers and the US adult population.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2018.08.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND The US Baby Boomer (BB) generation is associated with high rates of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. There is limited literature detailing age-specific risk factors for HCV infection. Using a nationally representative sample, this… read more here.
Keywords: chronic hcv; hcv; infection; risk factors ... See more keywords
Direct-acting antiviral drugs improve the female sexual burden associated with chronic HCV infection
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DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2019.1682551
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: The impact of patient cure by direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) on female sexual dysfunction (FSD) associated with HCV hasn’t been studied. Aim: To study the impact of DAAs on associated FSD in patients… read more here.
Keywords: female sexual; chronic hcv; hcv infection; direct acting ... See more keywords
Infectious Disease-Led Hepatitis C Care in a Primary Care Clinic Setting: Cascade of Care Modeling and Experiences From an Integrated Clinic
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.386
Abstract: Abstract Background Recent advances in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) treatment will have limited impact without improvements in screening, detection, and linkage to care. We developed an integrated HCV Specialty Clinic, led by an Infectious Disease… read more here.
Keywords: primary care; chronic hcv; cascade care; hcv ... See more keywords
Selenium and Zinc Internalized by Lactobacillus buchneri Lb26 (DSM 16341) and Bifidobacterium lactis Bb1 (DSM 17850): Improved Bioavailability Using a New Biological Approach.
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001241
Abstract: to the patients and the society” and as a “strategy for HCV eradication” using the model from the United States deserved robust comment. First, more than half the excess mortality in US patients with chronic… read more here.
Keywords: alcohol use; health; chronic hcv; alcohol ... See more keywords
Chronic hepatitis C virus infection and subsequent HIV viral load among women with HIV initiating antiretroviral therapy
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DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000001745
Abstract: Objectives: One in four persons living with HIV is coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Biological and behavioral mechanisms may increase HIV viral load among coinfected persons. Therefore, we estimated the longitudinal effect of chronic… read more here.
Keywords: chronic hcv; hiv; hiv viral; among women ... See more keywords
Improvement of Chronic HCV infection related Depression, Anxiety, and Neurocognitive performance in persons achieving SVR-12: a Real-world Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13668
Abstract: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with neuropsychiatric changes. Also patients with cirrhosis may develop overt or minimal hepatic encephalopathy. Sustained virological response (SVR) with direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) may improve the neuropsychiatric… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; hcv; depression; hcv infection ... See more keywords
Real life Egyptian experience of efficacy and safety of Simeprevir/Sofosbuvir therapy in 6211 chronic HCV genotype IV infected patients
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.13266
Abstract: Major changes have emerged during the last few years in the therapy of chronic HCV. Several direct acting antiviral agents have been developed showing potent activity with higher rates of sustained virological response, even in… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy safety; chronic hcv; hcv genotype; real life ... See more keywords
Prognostic impact of steatosis in the clinical course of chronic HCV infection—Results from the German Hepatitis C-Registry
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264741
Abstract: Background Liver steatosis is often observed in chronic HCV infection and associated to genotype or comorbidities. NAFLD is an important risk factor for end-stage liver disease. We aimed to analyse the course of NAFLD as… read more here.
Keywords: hcv infection; chronic hcv; hcv patients; steatosis ... See more keywords
Impact of DAA Treatment on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Chronic HCV Infection: An Update
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.678546
Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a systemic disease associated with multiple significant extrahepatic manifestations. Emerging studies indicate association between the HCV infection and a higher incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events such as: coronary… read more here.
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; chronic hcv; infection; hcv infection ... See more keywords