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General/Miscellaneous Reports
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Association between Chronic Viral Hepatitis Infection and Breast Cancer Risk: a Nationwide
Population-based Case-control Study.
 Su FH, Chang SN, Chen PC, et al
BMC Cancer. 2011 Nov 24;11(1):495
 Paper

Outcomes After Lung Transplantation and Practices of Lung Transplant Programs in the
United States Regarding Hepatitis C Seropositive Recipients.
Fong TL, Cho YW, Hou L, et al
 Transplantation. 2011 Apr 21.
 Abstract

Sicca complex among Egyptian patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection.
Nawito Z, Amin A, El-Fadl SA,et al
Clin Rheumatol. 2011 Apr 13.
 Abstract

Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection is Associated with More Severe Asthma.
 Nakashima T, Yokoyama A, Ohnishi H, et al
 Allergol Int. 2011 Mar 25.
Abstract

Necrolytic Acral Erythema as a Cutaneous Marker of Hepatitis C: Report of
Two Cases and Review.
Tabibian JH, Gerstenblith MR, Tedford RJ,  et al  
Dig Dis Sci. 2010 May 26
 Abstract

Comorbidities associated with the increasing burden of hepatitis C infection.
 Basseri B, Yamini D, Chee G, et al
Liver Int. 2010 Apr 8.
 Abstract

Extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic hepatitis C infections in Poland.
Zarebska-Michaluk DA, Lebensztejn DM,  et al
Adv Med Sci. 2010 Apr 6:1-7.
 Abstract

Treatment of psoriasis in patients with hepatitis C: From the Medical Board of the National
Psoriasis Foundation.
 Frankel AJ, Van Voorhees AS, Hsu S, et al
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009 Oct 6.
Abstract

Clinicopathologic correlates of hepatitis C virus in brain: a pilot study.
 Murray J, Fishman SL, Ryan E, et al 
J Neurovirol. 2008 Jan;14(1):17-27
 Abstract
 
Chronic hepatitis C with extrahepatic manifestations.
 Poantă L, Albu A.  
Rom J Intern Med. 2007;45(1):85-8.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Alterations of seminal and hormonal parameters: An extrahepatic manifestation
of HCV infection?
Durazzo M, Premoli A, Di Bisceglie C, et al
 World J Gastroenterol. 2006 May 21;12(19):3073-6
 Paper

Impact of treatment on extra hepatic manifestations in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
 Cacoub P, Ratziu V, Myers RP, et al.
Hepatol 2002 Jun;36(6):812-8
 Abstract

  
Anemia
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
HCV treatment-related anemia is associated with higher sustained virologic response rate.
 Sulkowski MS, Shiffman ML, Afdhal NH,  et al
Gastroenterology. 2010 Aug 16
 Abstract

HCV treatment-related anemia is associated with higher sustained virologic response rate.
 Sulkowski MS, Shiffman ML, Afdhal NH, et al
Gastroenterology. 2010 Aug 16
 Abstract

Anaemia in Acute HIV-1 Subtype C Infection.
Mlisana K, Auld SC, Grobler A, et al
PLoS ONE. 2008 Feb 20;3(2):e1626.
 Paper
 
Strategies for managing anemia in hepatitis C patients undergoing antiviral therapy.
 McHutchison JG, Manns MP, Brown RS Jr, et al 
Am J Gastroenterol. 2007 Apr;102(4):880-9.
 Abstract
 
Case Report: Hemolytic Anemia During Pegylated IFN-alpha2b Plus Ribavirin Treatment for Chronic
Hepatitis C: Ribavirin Is Not Always the Culprit.
 Gentile I, Viola C, Reynaud L, et al
J Interferon Cytokine Res. 2005 May;25(5):283-5
 Abstract

Treatment of hepatitis C and anemia in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients.
Dieterich DT.
 J Infect Dis 2002 May 15;185 Suppl 2:S128-37
 Abstract

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia in chronic hepatitis C virus infection: an unusual extrahepatic
autoimmune manifestation.
 Moccia F, Tognoni E, Boccaccio P.
Ann Ital Med Int 2001 Oct-Dec;16(4):256-9
 Abstract

  
Celiac Disease
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Coeliac disease in chronic hepatitis C: a French multicentre prospective study.
 Thevenot T, Denis J, Jouannaud V,et al  
Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007 Nov;26(9):1209-1216.
 Abstract		  
Cryoglobulinemia
       
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Cryoglobulinemia in elderly patients with HCV-related chronic hepatitis.
Foschi FG, Dall'aglio AC, Lanzi A,et al
World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. 2010 Apr 6;1(2):72-4.
 Abstract

Genetic determinants in hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia:
Role of polymorphic variants of BAFF promoter and Fcγ receptors.
Gragnani L, Piluso A, Giannini C, et al
Arthritis Rheum. 2011 May;63(5):1446-51.
 Abstract

HCV-related cryoglobulinemic syndrome beginning as isolated gynaecologic vasculitis.
Quartuccio L, Maset M, Di Loreto C, De Vita S.
Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2011 Feb 2. .
 Abstract

Recommendations for the management of mixed cryoglobulinemia syndrome in hepatitis
C virus-infected patients.
 Pietrogrande M, Devita S, Zignego A,  et al
 Autoimmun Rev. 2011 Feb 14.|
 Abstract

Successful treatment of HCV-related cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis with
double-filtration plasmapheresis and interferon combination therapy.
 Namba T, Shiba R, Yamamoto T, et al
Clin Exp Nephrol. 2010 May 14.
Abstract

Rituximab plus Peg-Interferon {alpha} /ribavirin compared to Peg- Interferon
{alpha} /ribavirin in Hepatitis C related mixed cryoglobulinemia.
Saadoun D, Resche Rigon M, et al
Blood. 2010 May
 Abstract

Causes and Predictive Factors of Mortality in a Cohort of Patients with Hepatitis C Virus-related
Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis Treated with Antiviral Therapy.
Landau DA, Scerra S, Sene D, et al
J Rheumatol. 2010 Jan 28
 Abstract

Immunoadsorption apheresis and immunosuppressive drug therapy in the treatment of
complicated HCV-related cryoglobulinemia.
Stefanutti C, Vivenzio A, Di Giacomo S,et al
J Clin Apher. 2009 Nov 19.
 Abstract

Current therapeutic strategies for HCV-associated cryoglobulinemia.
 Iannuzzella F, Garini G
Reumatismo. 2008;60(3):163-173.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Cryoglobulinaemia in hepatitis C-positive patients in Iran.
Owlia MB, Sami R, Akhondi M, Salimzadeh A. 
Singapore Med J. 2007 Dec;48(12):1136-9
Paper
 
Symptomatic and Virological Response to Antiviral Therapy in Hepatitis C Associated with
Extrahepatic Complications of Cryoglobulimia.
 Joshi S, Kuczynski M, Heathcote EJ.
Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Apr 6;
 Abstract
 
Central nervous system involvement in HCV-related mixed cryoglobulinemia.
Cappellari A, Origgi L, Spina MF, et al
Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol. 2006 May-Jun;46(3):149-58
 Abstract
 
Polyarteritis nodosa and cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis related to chronic hepatitis C.
 Canada R, Chaudry S, Gaber L, et al  
Am J Med Sci. 2006 Jun;331(6):329-33.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of cryoglobulinemia in hepatitis C virus (HCV) positive patients with and
without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection.
 Dezzutti CS, Astemborski J, Thomas DL, et al
J Clin Virol. 2004 Nov;31(3):210-4.
 Abstract
 
Treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection with cryoglobulinemia.
 Della Rossa A, Tavoni A, Baldini C.
 Curr Opin Rheumatol 2002 May;14(3):231-7
 Abstract
 
Mixed cryoglobulinaemia and chronic hepatitis C virus infection: the rheumatic manifestations.
 Leone N, Pellicano R, Ariata Maiocco I, et al
 J Med Virol 2002 Feb;66(2):200-3
 Abstract
 
Fatigue
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Fatigue in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
 Poynard T, Cacoub P, Ratziu V, et al
J  Viral Hepat 2002 Jul;9(4):295-303
 Abstract		  
Gastrointestinal Disorders
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Treatment for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Chronic Hepatitis C Patients.
Furusyo N, Walaa AH, Eiraku K, et al
Gut Liver. 2011 Dec;5(4):447-53
 Abstract

Review article: prevention and management of hepatitis B and C infection in patients with
inflammatory bowel disease.
 Gisbert JP, Chaparro M, Esteve M.
Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Mar;33(6):619-33.
 Abstract

Presentation and outcome of gastrointestinal involvement in hepatitis C virus-related
systemic vasculitis: a case-control study from a single-centre cohort of 163 patients.
Terrier B, Saadoun D, Sčne D,  et al
Gut. 2010 Sep 14.
 Abstract
Lichen Planus
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C virus and lichen planus.
Nagao Y, Sata M.   
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2004 Oct;19(10):1101-1113.
 Abstract
Lymphatic Disease
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Hepatitis C virus-related lymphoproliferative disorders: An overview.
Zignego AL, Giannini C, Ferri C.
 World J Gastroenterol. 2007 May 7;13(17):2467-78.
 Paper

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) I hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and lymphoproliferative
disorders.
 Libra M, Gasparotto D, Gloghini A, Navolanic PM, et al
Front Biosci. 2005 Sep 1;10:2460-71
 Abstract
Mental Health Disorders
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Screening for depression in patients with hepatitis C using the Beck Depression Inventory-II:
do somatic symptoms compromise validity?
Patterson AL, Morasco BJ, Fuller BE, et al
 Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2011 Jul-Aug;33(4):354-62
 Abstract

Somatic symptoms and the association between hepatitis C infection and depression in
HIV-infected patients.
Yoon JC, Crane PK, Ciechanowski PS,  et al|
AIDS Care. 2011 May 11:1-11.
 Abstract

Prophylactic antidepressant treatment in patients with hepatitis C on antiviral therapy:
a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
 Morasco BJ, Loftis JM, Indest DW,  et  al
Psychosomatics. 2010 Sep;51(5):401-8.
 Abstract

Hepatitis C and depressive symptoms: psychological and social factors matter more
than liver injury.
 Wilson MP, Castillo EM, Batey AM,  et al
Int J Psychiatry Med. 2010;40(2):199-215.
 Abstract

Prophylactic antidepressant treatment in patients with hepatitis C on antiviral therapy:
a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
 Morasco BJ, Loftis JM, Indest DW, et al
Psychosomatics. 2010 Sep;51(5):401-8.
 Abstract

Discounting of delayed rewards and executive dysfunction in individuals infected
with hepatitis C.
 Huckans M, Seelye A, Woodhouse J, et al
J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2010 Aug 6:1-11
 Abstract

Impact of Depressive Symptoms and Their Treatment on Completing Antiviral Treatment
in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C.
 Liu SS, Schneekloth TD, Talwalkar JA,  et al 
J Clin Gastroenterol. 2010 May 20.
 Abstract

Quality of life, depression, and cytokine patterns in patients with chronic hepatitis C
treated with antiviral therapy.
 Falasca K, Mancino P, Ucciferri C, et al
Clin Invest Med. 2009 Jun 1;32(3):E212-8.
 Abstract

Psychiatric implications of hepatitis-C infection.
 Giunta B, Somboonwit C, Nikolic WV, et al
Crit Rev Neurobiol. 2009;19(2-3):79-118
 Abstract

Occurrence, course and risk factors of depression during antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis C
in patients with inherited bleeding disorders: a prospective study.
 Fransen VAN DE Putte DE, Fischer K, et al
Haemophilia. 2009 Jan 16.
 Abstract
 
Could the depression of obese patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C be temporarily improved?
 Tarantino G, Basile V, Conca P, et al  
J Viral Hepat. 2008 May 27.
 Abstract
 
Therapy of interferon-induced depression in chronic hepatitis C with citalopram: A randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
 Kraus MR, Schäfer A, Schöttker K, et al
Gut. 2007 Dec 13
Abstract
 
Association of chronic hepatitis C with major depressive disorders: irrespective of
interferon-alpha therapy.
 Carta MG, Hardoy MC, Garofalo A, et al
Clin Pract Epidemol Ment Health. 2007 Oct 23;3(1):22
Abstract
 
Is hepatitis C infection associated with increased risk of depression in persons with
methamphetamine dependence?
Vigil O, Woods SP, Moran LM, et al 
Am J Addict. 2007 Sep-Oct;16(5):418-23.
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Cognitive Dysfunction in Chronic Hepatitis C: A Review.
Perry W, Hilsabeck RC, Hassanein TI. et al
Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Aug 17;
 Abstract
 
Serotonin-1A Receptor Gene HTR1A Variation Predicts Interferon-Induced Depression in
Chronic Hepatitis C.
 Kraus MR, Al-Taie O, Schafer A, et al 
Gastroenterology. 2007 Apr;132(4):1279-86.
Abstract

Schizophrenia and comorbid human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis C virus.
Courrnos F, McKinnon K, Sullivan G.
J Clin Psychiatry. 2005;66 Suppl 6:27-33.
Abstract

Neuropsychiatric impact of hepatitis C on advanced HIV.
 Ryan EL, Morgello S, Isaacs K,et al
Neurology. 2004 Mar 23;62(6):957-6
 Abstract
Musculoskeletal Disorders
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Rheumatological manifestations of hepatitis C: incidence in a rheumatology and non-rheumatology
setting and the effect of methotrexate and interferon.
Nissen MJ, Fontanges E, Allam Y, et al  
Rheumatology (Oxford). 2005 Apr 26;
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus associated arthritis in absence of clinical, biochemical and histological
evidence of liver disease-responding to interferon therapy.
 Sawada S.
 Med Sci Monit. 2005 Sep;11(9):LE10-10
Abstract
 
Fibromyalgia, hepatitis C infection, and the cytokine connection.
 Thompson ME, Barkhuizen A. 
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2003 Oct;7(5):342-7.
 Abstract
Nervous System Disorders
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Treatment Intensification Has no Effect on the HIV-1 Central Nervous System Infection
in Patients on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy.
Yilmaz A, Verhofstede C, Davolio A, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2010 Sep 16
 Abstract

Demyelinating neuropathy in patients with hepatitis C virus infection.
 Chin RL, Sander HW, Brannagan TH 3rd, et al
J Clin Neuromuscul Dis. 2010 Jun;11(4):209-12.
 Abstract

Impaired cognitive function in hepatitis C - a review.
 Renvillard SG, Leutscher PD, Hjerrild S, Videbech P.
 Ugeskr Laeger. 2010 Feb 1;172(5):372-376
 Abstract

Hepatitis C virus infection and the brain.
 Weissenborn K, Tryc AB, Heeren M, et al 
Metab Brain Dis. 2009 Jan
Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus presumably associated bilateral consecutive anterior ischemic optic
neuropathy.
 Fodor M, Nagy V, Berta A, et al  
 Eur J Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar-Apr;18(2):313-5.
 Abstract
 
Ischemic stroke accompanied by anti-PR3 antibody-related cerebral vasculitis and hepatitis C
virus infection.
 Cojocaru IM, Cojocaru M, Burcin C.  
Rom J Intern Med. 2007;45(1):47-50
 Abstract
 
Leukoencephalopathy as a rare complication of hepatitis C infection.
Buccoliero R, Gambelli S, Sicurelli F, et al
Neurol Sci. 2006 Nov;27(5):360-3.
Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus infection and neurocognitive function.
 Soogoor M, Lynn HS, Donfield SM, et al 
Neurology. 2006 Oct 24;67(8):1482-5.
 Abstract
 
The presentation of viral hepatitis C infection without cryoglobulinemia with a peripheral
neuropathy. Five case reports
 Rafai MA, Gam I, Fadel H, et al
Rev Neurol (Paris). 2006 May;162(5):623-627.
Abstract
 
Lewis-Sumner syndrome in hepatitis C virus infection: A possible pathogenetic association
with therapeutic problems.
 Caporale CM, Capasso M, Ragno M, et al
 Muscle Nerve. 2006 Feb 1;
 Abstract
 
Pure trigeminal motor neuropathy presenting with temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction in
a patient with HIV and HCV infections.
 Anheim M, Echaniz-Laguna A, Rey D, Tranchant C.
Rev Neurol (Paris). 2006 Jan;162(1):92-4.
 Abstract
 
Recurrent demyelinating myelitis associated with hepatitis C viral infection.
 Grewal AK, Lopes MB, Berg CL
 J Neurol Sci. 2004 Sep 15;224(1-2):1
 Abstract
 
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
Does Acute HCV Infection Affect the Central Nervous System in HIV-1-infected Individuals?
 A Winston, L Garvey, E Scotney, et al
 (16 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
Lymphoma
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
HCV-positive status and hepatitis flares in patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
treated with rituximab-containing regimens.
 Marignani M, Mangone M, Cox MC,  et al
Dig Liver Dis. 2010 Jun 14
 Abstract

Hepatitis C virus and lymphoma.
 Viswanatha DS, Dogan A. 
J Clin Pathol. 2007 Dec;60(12):1378-83.
Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: findings from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study.
 Franceschi S, Polesel J, Rickenbach M, et al 
Br J Cancer. 2006 Nov 14;
 Abstract

Hepatitis C virus infection and non-Hodgkin lymphoma: results of the NCI-SEER multi-center
case-control study.
 Engels EA, Chatterjee N, Cerhan JR 
Int J Cancer. 2004 Aug 10;111(1):76-80.
 Abstract
Oxteosclerosis
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C-associated osteosclerosis (HCAO): report of a new case with involvement of the
OPG/RANKL system.
 Fiore CE, Riccobene S, Mangiafico R, et al
 Osteoporos Int. 2005 Jun 28;
Abstract		  
Polyarteritis Nodosa
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Life-Threatening Hepatitis C Virus-Associated Polyarteritis Nodosa Successfully Treated
by Rituximab.
 Néel A, Masseau A, Hervier B, Bossard C,  et al
J Clin Rheumatol. 2011 Nov 15.
 Abstract		  
Psoriasis
                          
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Hepatitis C infection in Italian psoriatic patients: prevalence and correlation with patient age and psoriasis severity.
Brazzelli V, Carugno A, Alborghetti A,
 J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2011 Dec 6
 Abstract

Exacerbation of Psoriasis due to Peginterferon alpha-2b plus Ribavirin Treatment of Chronic
Active Hepatitis C.
 Kartal ED, Colak H, Ozgunes I, Usluer G.et al 
Chemotherapy. 2005 May 9;51(2-3):167-169
Abstract

Treatment of psoriasis with alefacept in patients with hepatitis C infection:
a report of two cases.
 Thaci D, Patzold S, Kaufmann R, Boehncke WH. 
Br J Dermatol. 2005 May;152(5):1048-50.
Abstract		  
Renal Disease
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Treatment of Hepatitis C-Mediated Glomerular Disease.
 Sandri AM, Elewa U, Poterucha JJ, Fervenza FC.
 Nephron Clin Pract. 2011 Jul 8;119(2):c121-c130.
 Abstract

The influence of hepatitis B and C virus infections on patient and allograft outcomes in
kidney transplantation.
Uyar M, Sahin S, Dheir H, Gurkan A
Transplant Proc. 2011 Apr;43(3):850-2.
 Abstract

Sustained virologic response to antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus infection:
a cure and so much more.
 Pearlman BL, Traub N
 Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Apr;52(7):889-900
 Abstract

Risk of kidney cancer and chronic kidney disease in relation to hepatitis C virus infection:
a nationwide register-based cohort study in Sweden.
Hofmann JN, Törner A, Chow WH,  et al
Eur J Cancer Prev. 2011 Mar 6.
 Abstract

Treatment of HCV infected patients and renal disease."
Kershenobich D.
 Ann Hepatol. 2010;9 Suppl:103-6.
 Abstract

Kidney Grafts From HCV-Positive Donors: Advantages and Disadvantages.
 Maluf DG, Archer KJ, Mas VR.
Transplant Proc. 2010 Sep;42(7):2436-46.
 Abstract

A hepatitis C-positive patient with new onset of nephrotic syndrome and systemic
amyloidosis secondary to common variable immunodeficiency.
 Turkmen K, Anil M, Solak Y,  et al
 Ann Saudi Med. 2010 Aug 10.
 Abstract

Treatment of Hepatitis C in Renal Transplantation Candidates: A Single-Center Experience.
 Werner T, Aqel B, Balan V,  et al
Transplantation. 2010 Jun
 Abstract

Transplantation in the patient with hepatitis C.
 Domínguez-Gil B, Morales JM.
Transpl Int. 2009 Jul 27.
Abstract

Treatment of HCV-associated cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis.
 Laurino S, Borrelli S, Catapano F, et al
G Ital Nefrol. 2009 May-Jun;26(3):318-27
 Abstract

Therapy of hepatitis C virus-associated glomerulonephritis: current approaches.
 Fabrizi F, Lunghi G, Messa P, Ma|rtin P.|
J Nephrol. 2008 Nov-Dec;21(6):813-25.
 Abstract
 
HCV in patients with end-stage renal disease.
 Okoh EJ, Bucci JR, Simon JF, Harrison SA.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Aug;103(8):2123-34.
 Abstract
 
Antiviral therapy of hepatitis C in chronic kidney diseases: meta-analysis of
controlled clinical trials.
 Fabrizi F, Ganeshan SV, Lunghi G, et al  
J Viral Hepat. 2008 Apr 28
Abstract
 
Association of Hepatitis C Virus Infection With Prevalence and Development of Kidney Disease.
 Moe SM, Pampalone AJ, Ofner S, et al
 Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Apr 25
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus-related kidney disease: an overview.
 Kamar N, Izopet J, Alric L, et al 
Clin Nephrol. 2008 Mar;Volume 69(March):149-160.
 Abstract
 
Patterns in the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection at the start of hemodialysis in Japan.
 Iwasa Y, Otsubo S, Sugi O, et al
Clin Exp Nephrol. 2008 Jan 5
Abstract
 
Chronic hepatitis C virus infection in renal transplant: treatment and outcome.
 Sharma RK, Bansal SB, Gupta A, et al 
Clin Transplant. 2006 Nov-Dec;20(6):677-83.
 Abstract
 
Relationship between Hepatitis C and Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from the Third
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
 Tsui JI, Vittinghoff E, Shlipak MG, O'hare AM.
 J Am Soc Nephrol. 2006 Mar 8;
Abstract
 
Clinical presentation of chronic hepatitis C in patients with end-stage renal disease
and on hemodialysis versus those with normal renal function.
Hu KQ, Lee SM, Hu SX,  et al 
Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Sep;100(9):2010-8.
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C is a predictor of poorer renal survival in diabetic patients.
Crook ED, Penumalee S, Gavini B, Filippova K.
Diabetes Care. 2005 Sep;28(9):2187-91.
Abstract
 
Outcome of hepatitis C virus-infected kidney transplant candidates who remain on the
waiting list.
 Bloom RD, Sayer G, Fa K, et al  
Am J Transplant. 2005 Jan;5(1):139-4
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C and renal transplantation in the era of modern immunosuppression.
Abbott KC, Bucci JR, Matsumoto CS, et al 
J Am Soc Nephrol. 2003 Nov;14(11):2908-18. 
Abstract

Hepatitis C and renal disease: An update.
Meyers CM, Seeff LB, Stehman-Breen CO, Hoofnagle JH.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2003 Oct;42(4):631-57.
 Abstract
 
Simultaneous liver-kidney transplant for combined renal and hepatic end-stage disease.
Moreno-Gonzalez E, Meneu-Diaz JC, Garcia G,et al
Transplant Proc. 2003 Aug;35(5):1863-5.
Abstract
 
Outcome of kidney transplant in chronic hepatitis C virus patients: effect of pretransplantation interferon-alpha2b monotherapy.
Gonzalez-Roncero F, Gentil MA, et al
Transplant Proc. 2003 Aug;35(5):1745-7.
 Abstract
 
Hemodialysis patients with hepatitis C: should they be considered for renal transplant.
Mansy H, El-Sherif M, El-Dusari MS, Faqeeh M.
 Saudi Med J. 2003 Jul;24 Suppl 2:S127-8.
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C infection and the patient with end-stage renal disease.
 Fabrizi F, Poordad FF, Martin P.
 Hepatology 2002 Jul;36(1):3-10
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus-associated glomerulonephritis.
Stehman-Breen C, Willson R,
Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 1995 May;4(3):287-94
 Abstract
 
Sexual Dysfunction
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Sexual Dysfunction is Highly Prevalent Among Men with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection and
Negatively Impacts Health-Related Quality of Life.
 Danoff A, Khan O, Wan DW, et al
 Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jun;101(6):1235-43.
 Abstract
Thrombocytopenia
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Thrombocytopenia in chronic hepatitis C.
Olariu M, Olariu C, Olteanu D.
J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2010 Dec;19(4):381-5
 Abstract

Thrombocytopenia and the risk of bleeding during treatment with peginterferon alfa
and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C.
Roomer R, Hansen BE, Janssen HL, de Knegt RJ.
J Hepatol. 2010 Jun 1
 Abstract

Thrombocytopenia in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C: A Possible Role of HCV on
Platelet Progenitor Cell Maturation.
El-Barbary MA, Saad AE, Attia FM, et al
 Angiology. 2009 Aug 18.
 Abstract

Hepatitis C virus-associated thrombocytopenia: a controlled prospective, virological study.
 De Almeida AJ, Campos-De-Magalhaes M,et al    
 Ann Hematol. 2004 Feb 13
Abstract
Thyroid Disorders
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Frequency of thyroid disorders during interferon and ribavirin therapy in chronic hepatitis C infection.
Masood N, Ghori R, Memon A, et al
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2008 Jun;18(6):347-51.
 Abstract
 
Detection of hepatitis C virus in thyroid tissue from patients with chronic HCV infection.
 Bartolomé J, Rodríguez-Ińigo E, Quadros P,et al
J Med Virol. 2008 Jul 22;80(9):1588-15
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 The spectrum of thyroid dysfunction in an Australian hepatitis C population treated with combination
Interferon-alpha-2beta and Ribavirin.
 Tran HA, Jones TL, Batey RG.
BMC Endocr Disord. 2005 Oct 12;5(1):8
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