Economic growth leads to increase of obesity and associated hepatocellular carcinoma in developing countries

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer and the third leading cause of cancer related death worldwide. In recent years, the prevalence of HCC has increased in both developing and d...

IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis

Risk factors for acute kidney injury and 30-day mortality after liver transplantation

Introduction. The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) and 30-day mortality after liver transplantation. Material and methods. This is a retrospective cohort of consecutive adul...

Hepatocellular carcinoma: Epidemiological profile from a cohort of federal employees in Mexico

Introduction. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has become a frequent type of cancer in Mexico. At the present time it represents the 19th cause of death in the population. Objective. To recognize the epidemiological profil...

Prevalence and risk factors for bacterial skin infection and mortality in cirrhosis

Background. Bacterial infections are often associated with significant morbidity and mortality in cirrhosis. The common practice of outdoor barefoot walking in the developing world may predispose cirrhotic individuals to...