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Loss to follow-up: A significant barrier in the treatment cascade with direct-acting therapies.
Journal of viral hepatitis - 1 Mar 2020
Darvishian Maryam, Wong Stanley, Binka Mawuena, Yu Amanda, Ramji Alnoor, Yoshida Eric M, Wong Jason, Rossi Carmine, Butt Zahid A, Bartlett Sofia, Pearce Margo E, Samji Hasina, Cook Darrel, Alvarez Maria, Chong Mei, Tyndall Mark, Krajden Mel, Janjua Naveed Z
Abstract excerpt
Effectiveness of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapies could be influenced by patient characteristics such as comorbid conditions, which could lead to premature treatment discontinuation and/or irregular medical follow-ups. Here, we evaluate loss to follow-up and treatment effectiveness of sofosbuvir/ledipasvir ± ribavirin (SOF/LDV ± RBV), ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir + dasabuvir ± ribavirin...
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