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Adiponectin Predicts Steatosis and Response to IFN in Chronic HCV
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Title Adiponectin Predicts Steatosis and Response to IFN in Chronic HCV
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572639?src=rss
Description Lower adiponectin levels are associated with a higher risk of liver steatosis and a lower rate of response to interferon (IFN)-alpha treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C, according to a report in the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Apr 8, 2008
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