Importance Varices are one of the main clinical manifestations of cirrhosis and portal
hypertension. Gastric varices are less common than esophageal varices but are often …

Cirrhosis is a common chronic condition with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Optimal
medical management involves a multidisciplinary approach, but coordination between …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are at risk for
developing costly and morbid complications, although the actual prevalence of these …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Despite the economic impacts of chronic liver failure (CLF) and the
success of chronic disease management (CDM) programs in routine clinical practice, there …

Статья посвящена современным эпидемиологическим, социальным и экономическим
аспектам парентеральных вирусных гепатитов B и C. Приведены статистические …

OBJECTIVES: Practice guidelines define the criteria and standards of care in patients with
cirrhosis and varices. However, the extent to which the patients receive recommended care …

BACKGROUND: An estimated one in 10 Canadians have some form of liver disease. The
reference standard for staging and monitoring liver fibrosis is percutaneous liver biopsy–an …

One hundred million people in the United States have 1 chronic condition, and chronic
illnesses account for 75% of health care expenditures. 1 Unfortunately, our health care …

Propranolol associated with endoscopic band ligation reduces... : European Journal of
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Propranolol associated with endoscopic band ligation reduces …

Advanced liver disease is becoming more prevalent in the United States. This increase has
been attributed largely to the growing epidemic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and an …