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A variant in the MICA gene is associated with liver fbrosis progression in chronic hepatitis C through TGF-β1 dependent mechanisms
(Nature Research, 2019-02-05)
Hepatocarcinogenesis is tightly linked to liver fibrosis. Recently, two GWAS variants, MICA rs2596542 and DEPDC5 rs1012068 were identified as being associated with the development of HCV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma ...
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Analysis of the burden and variability in the management of NAFLD patients in the clinical practice: unifying the required criteria
(Sociedad Española de Patología Digestiva, 2019)
Aim: to assess the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the gastroenterology outpatient clinic and describe the use of the resources accordingly. Methods: a prospective and observational study of 403 ...
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Usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis for monitoring patients with refractory ascites
(Sociedad Española de Patología Digestiva, 2019)
Background: bioelectrical impedance analysis is a technique for the determination of the hydropic component. The hydropic component, determined by blood volume, could be a reflection of the hemodynamic situation. This ...
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Metabolic characterization of two different non-alcoholic fatty liver disease pre-clinical mouse models
(Aran Ediciones S.A., 2019)
Introduction: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is one of the most prevalent liver disorders in the developed world. Currently, there is no approved pharmacological therapy except for lifestyle intervention. Therefore, ...
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Elimination of hepatitis C. Positioning document of the Spanish Association for the Study of the Liver (AEEH)
(Aran Ediciones S.A., 2019)
The Spanish Association for the Study of the Liver (AEEH) is convinced that the elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Spain is possible as long as we are able to use the re sources and tools necessary for it. This ...
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Higher levels of serum uric acid influences hepatic damage in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
(Aran Ediciones S.A., 2019)
Background: recent evidence suggests a causal link between serum uric acid and the metabolic syndrome, dia betes me llitus, arterial hypertension, and renal and cardiac disease. Uric acid is an endogenous danger signal ...