Viral hepatitis: progress and promise

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Viral hepatitis: progress and promise

Focus on: Viral HepatitisViral hepatitis: progress and promise

J. Wood About the author

Since January 2000 there have been more than 40,000 research articles published on the subject of viral hepatitis—basic, translational and clinical. Such investment has been well rewarded, with advances in our understanding of the mechanisms of disease and improved treatment options. As viral hepatitis remains a major global health problem, these advances are much needed. In recognition of the interest in this field, Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology commissioned a special focus issue to highlight some of the real-life issues pertinent to the present and future treatment and management of viral hepatitisSee; Nature Publishing GroupAlso From NatureManaging patients with hepatitis-B-related or

hepatitis-C-related decompensated cirrhosis

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of MedscapeCME and Nature Publishing Group.Introduction

Treating a patient with decompensated cirrhosis may seem paradoxical. Decompensated cirrhosis is often thought of as the final, static, irreversible end stage of a process that had heretofore been dynamic and reversible. Indeed, replacement of the entire liver with an allograft is often seen as the only viable option to effect a cure of the patient's liver disease. However, treatment options are available for patients with HCV-induced or HBV-induced decompensated cirrhosis......See; Nature Publishing Group

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