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Multiple factors influence risks of cirrhosis, HCC in veterans with MAFLD
The incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among veterans differs according to demographic and clinical characteristics, with the lowest rate seen among Asians, reports a study.

CLD status does not influence MACE risk associated with ticagrelor vs clopidogrel
Use of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel contributes to a similar risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and a higher risk of major bleeding in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), reveals a study.

Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir shows favourable efficacy signals for paediatric HCV
Findings from the ongoing POLAC project demonstrate that treatment with the pangenotypic regimen comprising glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) for 8 weeks is highly effective against chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in children and adolescents. This regimen also showed a good safety profile.

SABR yields better survival, tumour control in oligometastatic HCC
Treatment with stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) results in excellent local tumour control and improves survival among patients with oligometastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with no serious adverse effects, reports a study.




