Publications by authors named "Ivan Sahuco"
External validation of models to predict hepatocellular carcinoma in Hepatitis C Virus cured F3-F4 patients.
United European Gastroenterol J
September 2024
Background & Aims: Several hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk-models have been developed to individualise patient surveillance following sustained viral response (SVR) in Hepatitis C Virus patients. Validation of these models in different cohorts is an important step to incorporate a more personalised risk assessment in clinical practice. We aimed at applying these models to stratify the risk in our patients and potentially determine cost-saving associated with individualised HCC risk-stratification screening strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Vaccine hesitancy and lack of access remain major issues in disseminating COVID-19 vaccination to liver patients globally. Factors predicting poor response to vaccination and risk of breakthrough infection are important data to target booster vaccine programs. The primary aim of the current study was to measure humoral responses to 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
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- * A study tested 357 CLD patients and 132 healthy individuals, measuring different antibody levels before and after vaccination, finding that those with cirrhosis had particularly low responses.
- * The results indicate that while certain factors like age and cirrhosis affect vaccine response, no significant differences in infection rates or overall vaccine efficacy were found between CLD patients and healthy controls.