Is the presence of hepatitis B core antibody associated with more advanced liver disease in alcoholic patients with cirrhosis?
The anti-HBc-positive state is associated with more advanced liver disease in alcoholic patients with cirrhosis. A prospective study including HBV-DNA testing and liver biopsies should be considered to validate and further elucidate these findings.
The results suggest that isoflurane reduces hydroxyl radical formation, at least in part, through activation of K(ATP) channels.