Rates and factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis, stage, treatment, and survival

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Up-to-date information is needed on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis, stage, treatment, and survival. METHODS: Of > 2000 patients with a new …

Practice changing RCT design and rationale: Abbreviated MRI plus AFP vs. ultrasound plus AFP for HCC surveillance in cirrhosis (PREMIUM study)

Abstract: Abdominal ultrasound every 6 months with or without serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening in patients with cirrhosis. …

Mental health diseases are associated with active hepatitis C and partly drive HCC trends in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence is on the rise. While biological factors have been studied extensively, how Mental Health Diseases (MHD) …

Hepatitis delta virus testing, prevalence, and liver-related outcomes among US Veterans with chronic hepatitis B

Abstract: Background and Aims: Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is associated with worse liver-related outcomes. We aim to …

Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of patients with locally advanced/metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma treated at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose This study retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) receiving atezolizumab with bevacizumab (A + B) therapy …

Exposure to Agent Orange and hepatocellular carcinoma among US military personnel

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its mortality are on the rise. Viral hepatitis and alcohol are leading risk factors; however, other risk factors among …

Incidence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma among Veterans with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

Abstract: Background and Aims: Despite the high prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the long-term incidence of cirrhosis or hepatocellular …