Achievements in Hepatology. Following the 22nd European Gastroenterology Week (October 18–22, 2014)

Abstract

The article covers recent advances in the management of patients with liver disease of various origin. The use of direct-acting antiviral agents, as well as interferon-free regimens helps to achieve sustained viral response in most patients infected with hepatitis C virus. New data on about the use of statins, proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics in cirrhosis and portal hypertension are shown. A review of entirely new treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis, which is based on stimulation of farnesoid X receptors, was carried out. Clinical trials of alpha-pump, which improves the quality of life in patients with ascitis, as well as a fundamentally new device for extracorporeal detoxification, are presented.

Keywords

• antiviral therapy
• portal hypertension
• liver cirrhosis