Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/impact-of-svr-on-liver-fibrosis-and.html#links
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of SVR on liver fibrosis over a 10-yr period. Conclusions
In patients with chronic HCV, & as presumed by FibroTest, virological cure was associated w/slow regression of fibrosis 10yrs later, a disappointing 5% decrease in cirrhosis cases, & a remaining 5% risk of primary liver cancer.
The percentage w/regression of cirrhosis. Conclusions;
Our results suggest that the majority of patients w/cirrhosis who achieve a SVR develop cirrhosis regression. Time between biopsies appears to be an important determinant of the likelihood of cirrhosis regression.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of SVR on liver fibrosis over a 10-yr period. Conclusions
In patients with chronic HCV, & as presumed by FibroTest, virological cure was associated w/slow regression of fibrosis 10yrs later, a disappointing 5% decrease in cirrhosis cases, & a remaining 5% risk of primary liver cancer.
The percentage w/regression of cirrhosis. Conclusions;
Our results suggest that the majority of patients w/cirrhosis who achieve a SVR develop cirrhosis regression. Time between biopsies appears to be an important determinant of the likelihood of cirrhosis regression.
I was disappointed not seeing the word "regeneration" at all. Guess I expect too much. More here: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781610
With good care of my liver I can fully expect to die from an MCI or CVA or cancer or hit by a bus or maybe Parkinson or ..lol you get my point.
Thanks for the post AAL