Publications by authors named "Ajmaal Jami"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to serious health issues like chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, with increasing recognition of its connection to diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MetS).
- A study conducted with 331 chronic HCV patients in Karachi found that 29.3% had MetS, with the highest prevalence in adults aged 40-49 years.
- The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring MetS in HCV patients, promoting lifestyle changes, but also notes the need for broader research to understand the prevalence of MetS in the general population.
