Antidepressant Prophylaxis Reduces Depression Risk but Does Not Improve Sustained Virological Response in Hepatitis C Patients Receiving Interferon Without Depression at Baseline: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BACKGROUND: Depression complicates interferon-based hepatitis C virus (HCV) antiviral therapy in 10% to 40% of cases, and diminishes patient well-being and ability to complete a full course of therapy. As a consequence, the likelihood of achieving a sustained virological response (SVR [ie, permanent...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/832689 |