Spontaneous Clearance of Chronic HCV: The Key Ending Left in the Dark.

Background: Hepatitis C is the second leading cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Although the discovery of direct-acting agents made the disease curable, HCV elimination can be achieved solely by the host's immunologic arsenal.

Case Report: We report the case of a 29-year-old woman with chronic hepatitis C infection - elevated transaminases, positive serology.

Serum Markers of Iron Metabolism in Chronic Liver Diseases.

Background: Disorders in the metabolism of iron in the direction of iron overload are observed not only in primary hemochromatosis but also in some chronic liver diseases other aetiology. Elevation of serum iron, ferritin and transferrin saturation is reported in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and alcohol, chronic hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis.

Aim: Aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the frequency of the iron serum markers in patients with various chronic liver diseases.

Observable Effects of Atmospheric Pollution on Outpatient and Inpatient Morbidity in Bulgaria.

Background: One of Europe's most well-developed industrial regions is found in the Republic of Bulgaria. The industrialization of the region has a big impact on air pollution. Thermal power plant "Maritza East" (the largest of its kind in southeastern Europe), the army training range, machine manufacturers, household heating and high volume of automobile traffic are all major sources of pollution in the region.