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Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Reduce the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nowadays, patients with chronic hepatitis C in all countries are generally treated with interferon (IFN), and more than 50% of patients become HCV-RNA negative following PEG-IFN plus ribavirin therapy, but unfortunately, the IFN therapy is not effective in about 70% of patients with HCV-associated LC.
In Japan, HCC actually develops in about 7% of those patients every year.
A strategy for preventing HCC development other than IFN therapy is, therefore, urgently needed for those patients.
We reported that the recurrence rate and the development of HCC was more rapid in the high serum ALT level (>80 IU) patients with HCV-associated LC.
Sho-saiko-to, Juzen-taiho-to, and stronger-neo minophagen C are herbal medicines used in Japan to treat chronic viral liver diseases, and they work by reducing inflammatory processes and controlling ALT levels.
Aggressive reduction therapy for ALT levels in HCV-LC patients could significantly prevent HCC development.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rino, Yasushi& Tarao, Kazuo. 2011. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Reduce the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development. ISRN Oncology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rino, Yasushi& Tarao, Kazuo. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Reduce the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development. ISRN Oncology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468341
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rino, Yasushi& Tarao, Kazuo. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Reduce the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development. ISRN Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468341
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468341