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'Real-life' experience with direct-acting antiviral agents for HCV after kidney transplant
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
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Introductions and objectives: The introduction of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents promises to change dramatically the management of hepatitis C in kidney transplant recipients, a patient group where the ...
Drug-induced liver injury: A management position paper from the Latin American Association for Study of the liver
(Elsevier, 2021-09)
Abstract
Idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (DILI) caused by xenobiotics (drugs, herbals and dietary supplements) is an uncommon cause of liver disease presenting with a wide range of phenotypes and disease severity, ...
Prospective Latin American cohort evaluating outcomes of patients with COVID-19 and abnormal liver tests on admission
(Elsevier, 2021-03)
Abstract
Introduction & objectives: The independent effect of liver biochemistries as a prognostic factor in patients with COVID-19 has not been completely addressed. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of abnormal ...
Outcome of COVID-19 in Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis: An International Multicenter Study
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2021-06)
Abstract
Background and aims: Data regarding outcome of COVID-19 in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) are lacking.
Approach and results: We performed a retrospective study on patients with AIH and COVID-19 from ...
Impact of Public Health Policies on Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease in Latin America: An Ecological Multinational Study
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins [Commercial Publisher], 2021-11)
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Background and aims: Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is the leading cause of liver-related mortality in Latin America, yet the impact of public health policies (PHP) on liver disease is unknown. We aimed ...
Direct-acting antiviral treatment failure in genotype 2 hepatitis C chronic infection
(Wiley, 2021-02)
Comment J Viral Hepat
. 2021 Feb;28(2):446-447. doi: 10.1111/jvh.13433. Epub 2020 Nov 18.
Direct-acting antiviral treatment failure in genotype 2 hepatitis C chronic infection
Ezequiel Ridruejo 1 2 3, Federico Piñero 2 ...
Serious liver injury induced by Nimesulide: an international collaborative study
(Springer, 2021-04)
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Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug still marketed in many countries. We aim to analyze the clinical phenotype, outcome, and histological features of nimesulide-induced liver injury (nimesulide-DILI). ...
A Latin American survey on demographic aspects of hospitalized, decompensated cirrhotic patients and the resources for their management
(Elsevier, 2020-07)
Abstract
Introduction & objectives: Liver cirrhosis is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Adequate diagnosis and treatment of decompensating events requires of both medical skills and updated technical resources. The ...
Identification of optimal therapeutic window for steroid use in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis: A worldwide study
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
Abstract
Background & aims: Corticosteroids are the only effective therapy for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH), defined by a model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score >20. However, there are patients who may ...
Disease Progression in Patients With Hepatitis C Virus Infection Treated With Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents.
(Elsevier, 2020-10)
Abstract
Background & aims: Little is known about how a sustained virologic response (SVR) to treatment of hepatitis C virus infection with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) affects patient mortality and development of new ...