Publications by authors named "Phool Chand"
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- * The incidence of HCC varies significantly worldwide, with the highest rates in East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa due to the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses, while rising cases in Western countries are associated with increasing alcohol abuse and metabolic issues like steatosis liver disease.
- * Prevention strategies differ by region and emphasize vaccination against hepatitis B, antiviral treatments, moderation of alcohol consumption, and lifestyle changes to tackle obesity and reduce the risk of MASLD-related HCC.
Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a syndrome that is characterized by the rapid development of organ failures predisposing these patients to a high risk of short-term early death. The main causes of organ failure in these patients are bacterial infections and systemic inflammation, both of which can be severe. For the majority of these patients, a prompt liver transplant is still the only effective course of treatment.
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