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Statin therapy improves response to interferon alfa and ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Antiviral research - 1 Jun 2013
Zhu Qianqian, Li Na, Han Qunying, Zhang Pingping, Yang Cuiling, Zeng Xiaoyan, Chen Yanping, Lv Yi, Liu Xi, Liu Zhengwen
Abstract excerpt
The treatment of interferon alfa (IFN-α) and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection achieves limited sustained virological response (SVR). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the efficacy of adding statins to IFN-α and ribavirin therapy for chronic hepatitis C. Studies with data pertinent to the effect of statins on chronic hepatitis C were reviewed, and randomized...
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