Publications by authors named "Raluca Ioana Alecu"

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatments for hepatitis C virus (HCV) across different genotypes (GTs) in a global, real-world context, focusing particularly on GT3 and GT6.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 15,849 chronic hepatitis C patients across Asia, North America, and Europe over a seven-year period, noting demographic factors such as age, sex, and prior treatment history.
  • Results showed a high sustained virological response (SVR12) rate of 96.9% overall, with variances by genotype, highlighting that independent factors like advanced age, cirrhosis, and previous treatment failures affected treatment outcomes, while being
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an entity with a growing incidence but only a few pharmacological options. In Romania, the prevalence of MASLD has been increasing, while that of viral hepatitis has been decreasing. The purpose of this study is to compare two supplements for the treatment of MASLD.

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