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Asian‐Pacific consensus statement on the management of chronic hepatitis B: a 2005 update
Author(s) -
Liaw YunFan,
Leung Nancy,
Guan Richard,
Lau George K.K.,
Merican Ismail,
McCaughan Geoff,
Gane Edward,
Kao JiaHorng,
Omata Masao
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
liver international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.873
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1478-3231
pISSN - 1478-3223
DOI - 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2005.01134.x
Subject(s) - chronic hepatitis , statement (logic) , medicine , intensive care medicine , consensus conference , family medicine , political science , immunology , law , virus
Background/Aims: A large amount of new data on the treatment of chronic hepatitis B has become available such that the 2003 consensus statement requires revision and update. Methods: New data were presented, discussed and debated in an expert pre‐meeting to draft a revision. The revised contents were finalized after discussion in a general meeting of APASL. Results: Conceptual background, including the efficacy and safety profile of currently available and emerging drugs, was reviewed. Nineteen recommendations were formed and unresolved issues and areas for further study were suggested. Conclusion: The current therapy of chronic hepatitis B is modestly effective but not satisfactory. The development of new drugs and new strategies is required to further improve the outcomes of treatment.