The relation between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and carotid intima-media thickness in Egyptian patients
This study was designed to assess the correlation between NAFLD as a cardiovascular risk factor and carotid atherosclerosis.
Patients and methods
A hospital-based case–control analytical study was conducted on 60 participants who were divided into three groups as follows. Group I included 20 diabetic patients with NAFLD. Group II included 20 nondiabetic patients with NAFLD. Group III included 20 healthy participants who served as a control group. The right and left carotid intima-media thickness (CIMTs) and their maximum reading (CIMTmax) was measured by a skilled sonographer blind to the groups. Pelviabdominal ultras...
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - January 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Use of sofosbuvir in combination with ribavirin with or without pegylated interferon for the treatment of patients with hepatitis C infection genotype 4
Conclusion
Use of PEG-IFN-α with ribavirin and SOF increases the SVR more than the use of both drugs alone. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - January 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Feasibility of single-port laparoscopic appendectomy
Conclusion
SPLA demonstrates its feasibility and supports the promise of minimizing the access of laparoscopic surgery. The clear advantage is its cosmetic benefit. SPLA is a safe technique and shows excellent cosmetic results. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - January 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Evaluating tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Conclusion
Serum and ascitic fluid samples should be included in the routine investigations carried out on hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and ascites. Examination of these samples for levels of TNF-α and IL-6 help in early detection of SBP to avoid complication. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - January 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Microbiological study of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in Tanta University Hospitals: empirical antibiotic therapy
Conclusion
E. coli is the most common organism causing SBP; however, Gram positive bacteria are progressively increasing. Meropenem and amikacin are the drugs of choice for empirical treatment with increasing resistance to third-generation cephalosporins. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - January 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Can hepatitis C virus core antigen be used as a reliable marker of viral load for hepatitis C virus infection in genotype 4?
In this study, HCV core antigen sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 96.15, 100, 100, and 80%, respectively, in relation to HCV RNA PCR results. There was a positive correlation between HCV RNA and HCV core Ag (r=0.916, P (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - January 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Antiviral and immunomodulatory effects of oral bovine lactoferrin therapy among patients with chronic hepatitis C
Conclusion
Oral BLF is a promising immunomodulatory drug; it is safe and has no side effects and can be used in combination with other antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with CHC. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Impact of schistosomal periportal fibrosis on the results of transient elastography (FibroScan) in pure bilharzial patients
Conclusion
Patients with hepatic schistosomiasis and significant periportal fibrosis had a higher stiffness on examination with TE, which could influence treatment judgment. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Thyroid dysfunction in chronic viral hepatitis [B and C]; An Egyptian pilot study
Conclusion
Chronic HCV infection can be associated with the appearance of TD. Antithyroid Abs (anti-TG and anti-TPO Abs) provide valuable information as regards the TD that may occur in patients with both HCV and HBV. Chronic HCV-infected patients should be informed of the risk for TD, and hence the importance of their screening for autoantibodies and serum TSH hormone to assess their medical status. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Relation between hepatitis B viral load and liver fibrosis assessed using transient elastography in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection
Conclusion
HB viral load was nonsignificantly higher in patients with higher grades of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis with weak diagnostic performance in differentiation between different fibrosis stages. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Antiviral and immunomodulatory effects of oral bovine lactoferrin therapy among patients with chronic hepatitis C
Conclusion: Oral BLF is a promising immunomodulatory drug; it is safe and has no side effects and can be used in combination with other antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with CHC. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Impact of schistosomal periportal fibrosis on the results of transient elastography (FibroScan) in pure bilharzial patients
Conclusion: Patients with hepatic schistosomiasis and significant periportal fibrosis had a higher stiffness on examination with TE, which could influence treatment judgment. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Thyroid dysfunction in chronic viral hepatitis [B and C]; An Egyptian pilot study
Conclusion: Chronic HCV infection can be associated with the appearance of TD. Antithyroid Abs (anti-TG and anti-TPO Abs) provide valuable information as regards the TD that may occur in patients with both HCV and HBV. Chronic HCV-infected patients should be informed of the risk for TD, and hence the importance of their screening for autoantibodies and serum TSH hormone to assess their medical status. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Relation between hepatitis B viral load and liver fibrosis assessed using transient elastography in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection
Conclusion: HB viral load was nonsignificantly higher in patients with higher grades of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis with weak diagnostic performance in differentiation between different fibrosis stages. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - October 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Chronic hepatitis following short-term colchicine use in a child: case report and review of the literature
We report on a child developing chronic hepatitis after short-term colchicine use in therapeutic doses and review the literature on the topic. (Source: Egyptian Liver Journal)
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - July 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Case report Source Type: research
