Annals of Hepatology PDF

Annals of Hepatology (AoH) is an international open-access journal that is published bi-monthly with financial support from the Fundación Clínica Médica Sur. This journal serves as the official publication of several esteemed organizations, including the Mexican Association of Hepatology (AMH), the Latin American Association for the Study of the Liver (ALEH), the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL), and the Czech Society of Hepatology (CSH). AoH offers a platform for a wide range of content, including:

1. Editorials: Editorial pieces that provide insights, commentary, or perspectives on current topics in Hepatology.
2. Opinions: Articles that express viewpoints, interpretations, or ideas regarding matters within the field.
3. Concise Reviews: Focused and succinct reviews of specific topics in Hepatology.
4. Original Articles: Research papers presenting new and unique findings in the field.
5. Brief Reports: Short articles that communicate research results, typically highlighting key findings.
6. Letters to the Editor: Communications from readers, experts, or researchers that discuss issues or respond to content published in the journal.
7. News from Affiliated Associations: Updates, reports, or articles from associations collaborating with AoH.
8. Clinical Practice Guidelines: Publications detailing guidelines and best practices for clinical care in Hepatology.
9. Summaries of Congresses: Overviews of key points, discussions, or outcomes from conferences and congresses in the field.

The journal’s scope encompasses a wide range of topics in Hepatology, including but not limited to:

• Alcoholic liver disease
• Autoimmune hepatitis
• Biliary diseases
• Drug-induced liver injury
• Genetic liver diseases
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NAFLD/NASH)
• Viral hepatitis (HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV)

AoH emphasizes articles that focus on basic clinical care and translational research with an emphasis on prevention rather than the treatment of complications associated with end-stage liver disease. The journal provides a vital platform for the exchange of knowledge and research findings in the field of Hepatology.

• Raimondo Giovanni
• Joao R. Rebello-Pinhob