title: Viral hepatitis: Impact of adherence to combination therapy for hepatitis C.
abstract: Combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C is associated with adverse effects that can lead to dose reduction or even discontinuation of treatment. A prospective, real-time, observational study by Marcellin and colleagues provides useful information for physicians regarding the role of patient adherence in tailoring patient management and optimizing treatment outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital, 2-2-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. es9y-ars@asahi-net.or.jp
authors.forename: Yasuji
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Arase