Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a global health issue that increases the risk of liver cirrhosis
and hepatocellular carcinoma in infected patients. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a disease …

Introduction Recent studies have found that lipid levels in patients with chronic hepatitis B
(CHB) may change during antiviral therapy. Objective To assess the effects of first-line …

OBJECTIVE: In the treatment of chronic hepatitis-B (CHB), although viral replication load is
reduced with the use of nucleos (t) ide analogs, the risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular …

The correlation between hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and metabolic syndrome (MetS)
remains to be clarified. In this study, we explored this association in a large population in …

Introduction. The biggest Roma communities reside in the eastern part of Slovakia in the
regions of Presov and Kosice, whose share is 35-40%. While the atlas of Roma communities …

Purpose Metabolic associated fatty liver disease is a novel concept defined as fatty liver
associated with metabolic disorders. We investigated the effect of metabolic associated fatty …

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Roma people constitute one of the oldest and largest minorities in Europe. In Slovakia, there
are approximately 400,000 Roma, and represent 7.5% of total population. However …

Roma people make up a significant ethnic minority in many European countries, with the
vast majority living in Central and Eastern Europe. Roma are a vulnerable population group …

Toluene abuse is one of the most common addictions among marginalized Roma. The aim
of the study was the comparison of urinary toluene metabolite levels in marginalized …