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Treatment of chronic hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals in patients with β-thalassaemia major and advanced liver disease.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jul 2017
Sinakos Emmanouil, Kountouras Dimitrios, Koskinas John, Zachou Kalliopi, Karatapanis Stylianos, Triantos Christos, Vassiliadis Themistoklis, Goulis Ioannis, Kourakli Alexandra, Vlachaki Efthymia, Toli Barbara, Tampaki Maria, Arvaniti Pinelopi, Tsiaoussis Georgios, Bellou Aristea, Kattamis Antonis, Maragkos Konstantinos, Petropoulou Foteini, Dalekos George N, Akriviadis Evangelos, Papatheodoridis George V
Abstract excerpt
Interferon-based regimens for chronic hepatitis C (CHC) were often deferred in patients with β-thalasaemia major (β-TM) due to poor efficacy and tolerance. Current guidelines recommend direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for these patients. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of DAAs in patients with β-TM and advanced liver disease due to CHC. Patients were recruited from eight liver units in...
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