Day: Aug 7, 2021

The changing characteristics of patients infected with chronic hepatitis #C virus from 2014 to 2019: Real-world data from the German #Hepatitis C-Registry (DHC-R)

On By aledopressIn Hepatology, Infectivology

The number of patients diagnosed with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is markedly higher than the number initiating treatment indicating gaps in the care cascade, likely centered around reaching at-risk populations. Understanding changing characteristics of patients with HCV allows for targeted programs that increase linkage to care. We investigated changes in demographic and clinical characteristics of …

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Influence of #angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers on the risk of all-cause mortality and other clinical outcomes in patients with confirmed #COVID-19: A systemic review and meta-analysis

On By aledopressIn Hypertension, Infectivology

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians concerned about the potential adverse effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). To explore the relationship between ACEIs/ARBs and the risk of mortality and other clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients, the authors conducted a systemic review and meta-analysis. An electronic search was performed from inception to November …

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