The lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology
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Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol · Nov 2018
Meta AnalysisComparative efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological agents for management of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and network meta-analyses.
The majority of patients with ulcerative colitis have mildly to moderately active disease. To inform the management of patients with left-sided or extensive mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis, we assessed the comparative efficacy and tolerability of different therapies. ⋯ None.
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Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol · Nov 2018
An educate, test, and treat programme towards elimination of hepatitis C infection in Egypt: a community-based demonstration project.
Egypt has one of the highest prevalences and burdens of hepatitis C virus (HCV) worldwide, and a large government treatment programme. However, identifying and treating people who are infected in rural communities can be a substantial challenge. We designed and evaluated a comprehensive community-led outreach programme for prevention, testing, and treatment of HCV infection in one village in northern Egypt, with the goal to eliminate HCV infection from all adult villagers, and as a model for potential adoption in rural settings. ⋯ Egyptian Liver Research Institute and Hospital.