Global prevalence of hepatitis C in general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background According to published reports from the World Health Organization, it is
estimated that more than 3% of the world's population is infected with HCV. Given the impact …
estimated that more than 3% of the world's population is infected with HCV. Given the impact …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of Transfusion Transmissible Infections in Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients of Pakistan: A Systematic Review
Introduction: β-thalassemia major (TM) is one of the most prevalent inherited
hemoglobinopathies in Pakistan. It has one of the highest prevalence of transfusion …
hemoglobinopathies in Pakistan. It has one of the highest prevalence of transfusion …
Meta-analysis of proportions
G Schwarzer, G Rücker - Meta-research: methods and protocols, 2022 - Springer
The meta-analysis of single proportions has become a popular application over the last two
decades. Especially, systematic reviews of prevalence studies are conducted in various …
decades. Especially, systematic reviews of prevalence studies are conducted in various …
Characterization of the hepatitis C virus epidemic in Pakistan
S Mahmud, Z Al Kanaani, LJ Abu-Raddad - BMC infectious diseases, 2019 - Springer
Background With one in every 20 Pakistanis already infected, Pakistan has the second
largest number of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections globally. The aim of this study was to …
largest number of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections globally. The aim of this study was to …
Immuno-informatics analysis of PAKISTAN-based HCV subtype-3a for chimeric polypeptide vaccine design
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes chronic and acute hepatitis infections. As there is extreme
variability in the HCV genome, no approved HCV vaccine has been available so far. An …
variability in the HCV genome, no approved HCV vaccine has been available so far. An …
Treatment as prevention for hepatitis C virus in the Middle East and North Africa: a modeling study
Background Direct-acting antivirals opened an opportunity for eliminating hepatitis C virus
(HCV) infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the region most affected by …
(HCV) infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the region most affected by …
The impact of behavioural risk factors on communicable diseases: a systematic review of reviews
S Wood, SE Harrison, N Judd, MA Bellis, K Hughes… - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted that individuals
with behavioural risk factors commonly associated with non-communicable diseases …
with behavioural risk factors commonly associated with non-communicable diseases …
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in β-thalassemia patients in Pakistan: a systematic review and meta-analysis
S Akhtar, JA Nasir, A Hinde - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Background Hepatitis C virus infection is the most commonly reported bloodborne infection
in Pakistan. Frequent blood transfusions in β-thalassemia patients expose them to a high …
in Pakistan. Frequent blood transfusions in β-thalassemia patients expose them to a high …
The status of hepatitis C virus infection among people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa
Background and aims People who inject drugs (PWID) are a key population at high risk of
hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of this study was to delineate the epidemiology of …
hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of this study was to delineate the epidemiology of …
Efficacy and safety of generic sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir and sofosbuvir/velpatasvir in HCV genotype 3-infected patients: real-world outcomes from Pakistan
Background Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) therapeutic regimens are highly effective against
chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. However, HCV patients with genotype 3 (GT3) …
chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. However, HCV patients with genotype 3 (GT3) …