Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	113639
Country	Poland

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Steatotic liver disease in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jakub Janczura, Michał Brzdęk, Robert Flisiak, Krystyna Dobrowolska, Kinga Brzdęk, Piotr Rzymski and Dorota Zarębska-Michaluk
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Corresponding Author	Michał Brzdęk, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, aleja IX Wieków Kielc 19A, Kielce 25-516, Poland. michal.brzdek@gmail.com
Key Words	Hepatitis C; Steatotic liver disease; Direct-acting antivirals; Real-world study, hepatitis C virus
Core Tip	Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is common in patients with chronic hepatitis C and shapes their overall health and treatment journey. In our real-world study, SLD patients were older, had higher body mass index, and carried more metabolic and liver-related risks, leading to lower response rates to antiviral therapy. Yet, SLD itself was not the culprit - other comorbidities were. This highlights that successful treatment depends not only on antivirals but also on managing the broader metabolic and lifestyle factors that impact liver health.
Citation	Janczura J, Brzdęk M, Flisiak R, Dobrowolska K, Brzdęk K, Rzymski P, Zarębska-Michaluk D. Steatotic liver disease in patients with chronic hepatitis C. World J Hepatol 2025; In press

Received	2025-08-31 07:57
Peer-Review Started	2025-08-31 07:57
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Return for Revision	2025-09-04 07:46
Revised	2025-09-09 22:14
Second Decision	2025-11-20 02:37
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-20 06:40
Articles in Press	2025-11-20 06:40
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