Insulin resistance in children with chronic hepatitis C and its association with response to IFN-alpha and ribavirin.

Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate the association between insulin resistance and the response to IFN-alpha and ribavirin in pediatric patients with chronic hepatitis C.

Methods: Twenty-six patients with chronic hepatitis C (mean age: 12.5 ± 1.

Serum gastrin levels and gastroduodenal lesions in children with chronic renal failure on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: a single-center experience.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine serum gastrin levels and gastroduodenal lesions in children with chronic renal failure (CRF) on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

Methods: A total of 19 patients (mean age: 11.7±3.

Relations between human leukocyte antigens and autoimmune hepatitis in Turkish children.

Background/aims: We aimed to identify the genetic factors associated with increased tendency toward autoimmune hepatitis, a chronic and progressive inflammatory condition.

Methods: A total of 32 children diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis were included in the present study, and 160 healthy adult blood donors served as controls. In both groups, HLA phenotypes were examined (HLA-A, B, C, DR, DQ) and compared.