JOURNAL ARTICLE

Characteristics and Outcomes of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with C-Viral Chronic Liver Disease and Non-Viral Chronic Liver Disease.

  • Published In: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024, v. 117. P. ii431 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hamed, Mostafa; Montasser, Iman M. Fawzy; Salah-Eldin, Manar Mohamed; Hassan, Raesa Sayed 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on several clinical studies related to liver diseases and associated complications. One study compares hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) characteristics and outcomes in patients with viral (hepatitis C virus) versus non-viral chronic liver disease, finding that non-viral patients exhibit less severe liver dysfunction and better overall survival. Another study evaluates the diagnostic utility of detecting circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) mutation TP53 rs28934571 in Egyptian HCC patients, aiming to improve disease monitoring and treatment guidance. Additionally, research on spontaneous fungal peritonitis (SFP) in end-stage liver disease highlights its low frequency but high mortality, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis using sensitive assays and prompt antifungal therapy. Lastly, a study on cognitive impairment in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients identifies marital status as a factor influencing cognitive function, with unmarried individuals showing greater impairment.

Additional Information

  • Source:QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2024/10, Vol. 117, pii431
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1460-2725
  • DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae175.993
  • Accession Number:181636608
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