background this prospective study was designed to examine the role of fibrosis staging on selection and success of treatment options for autoimmune hepatitis (aih). materials and methods the project was conducted on 110 selected aih patients who, based on the results of liver biopsy, had been assigned into one of the three groups (mild, stages 1 and 2, moderate, stages 3 and 4, and severe, stag...

The role of the treatment for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has been underscored in the intermediate tuberculosis (TB) burden countries like South Korea. LTBI treatment is recommended only for patients at risk for progression to active TB-those with frequent exposure to active TB cases, and those with clinical risk factors (e.g., immunocompromised patients). Recently revised National Ins...

BACKGROUND In South Africa, three doses of benzathine penicillin 2.4 MU at weekly intervals are recommended for treating syphilis in pregnancy. Limited information is available on compliance with the recommended regimen, in terms of time to starting treatment, number of doses, and timing of treatment. METHODS The study was conducted to establish the degree of compliance with treatment for syp...

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori infections occur in about 50% of the world population and have a main role in the creation of peptic ulcer and its related cancer. We sought to evaluate the effectiveness of two treatment regimens on the eradication of helicobacter pylori and its complications among peptic ulcer patients. Materials and methods: By a clinical trial, patients with peptic ulcer ...

BACKGROUND Although a priority for tuberculosis control is to achieve the maximum cure rate, compliance with chemotherapy in specific high risk groups (homeless, intravenous drug abusers, chronic alcoholics) is usually poor. METHODS From January 1990 to December 1994 102 patients with tuberculosis (96 pulmonary, six extrapulmonary) who were poorly compliant with treatment were treated with a ...

BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus is a prevalent pregnancy complication that seriously endangers mothers' and babies' health. The aim of this study was to explore factors affecting treatment compliance among women with gestational diabetes mellitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS A qualitative content analysis approach was employed. Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were conducted with hos...

OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility, toxicity, and compliance of an intense treatment regimen for patients with advanced, previously untreated, resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. DESIGN Prospective, nonrandomized, controlled (phase 1 or 2) clinical trial; median time at risk, 25 months (range, 7 days to 36 months). SETTING Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. So...