Atif Zaman

Mother-to-Child Transmission of HCV Infection

Risk estimates for mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) vary from 3% to 10%, but risk factors for transmission are poorly

Thrombocytopenia Is Not a Predictor of Unprovoked Bleeding in Cirrhosis

The relationship between platelet count and unprovoked major or minor bleeding risk in patients with cirrhosis is unclear.In a prospective,

Long-Term Renal Effects of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate vs. Entecavir in Chronic HBV-Infected Patients

The majority of patients who receive oral antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection will require long-term viral suppression,

Prevalence of Liver Fibrosis in a General Population

The degree of fibrosis is the key prognostic indicator in people with liver disease. Previous estimates of the prevalence of liver fibrosis among the

Ribavirin-Free, 12-Week DAA Regimens for HCV Recurrence After Liver Transplantation

The current recommended therapy for recurrent hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection after liver transplantation is a combination of direct-acting antiviral

Effect of Ribavirin in Anti–HCV Genotype 3 Therapy in Patients with Cirrhosis

Studies demonstrate lower efficacy of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) in hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 3–infected patients when cirrhosis is

New Guideline for Management of Alcoholic Liver Disease

Sponsoring Organization: American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)Target Audience: Hepatologists, gastroenterologists, primary care

Long-Term Outcomes of HCV-Related Cryoglobulinemia Vasculitis Treated with Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents

Recent studies demonstrate that direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) are safe and effective at eradicating hepatitis C virus (HCV)–related

Norfloxacin as Primary Prophylaxis for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Norfloxacin therapy has been investigated for its potential to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) and improve survival in patients with

New Therapeutic Options for Variceal Bleeding

In a review article, researchers summarize recent advancements in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of variceal hemorrhage in patients with