| Activity Title |
Cohort Studies |
| Name of Responsible Staff |
Dr. S.K. Sarin, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Dr. Ajeet Singh Bhadoria |
| Type of Activity |
Collection; collation and dissemination of information |
| Description of the activity |
Hospital based cohort studies on HBV and/or HCV positive individuals to evaluate acceptable (invasive versus non-invasive and cost-effective modalities for assessment and progression of hepatic fibrosis. |
| Expected Deliverables |
To train clinicians and specialists in viral Hepatitis and Liver diseases. HIP:-
- To identify the factors influencing fibrosis development and progression in different cohorts and populations.
- Delineate appropriate evaluation tools for diagnosis and progression of Fibrosis
- Studies could be expanded to other countries and regions. WHO Dliverable (Top Task)Evidence-based data and policies for action to support WHO’s initiatives on assessment of hepatic fibrosis in relation to viral hepatitis.
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| Name of funding sources |
ILBS, Government of NCT of Delhi and Government of India |
| Activity Time Frame |
2015-2018 |
| Activities undertaken |
A 5 year prospective cohort study was planned and ethical approval was taken in Jan 2016. Data collection is ongoing |
