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h-index: 13
Works: 62
Citations: 450

Most-cited papers

Epidemiology of Liver Cancer in Africa: Current and Future Trends
E. Okeke, P. Davwar, L. Roberts, K. Sartorius +3 more
2019Seminars in liver disease (Print)66 citations Open access
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The expression of MUC mucin in cholangiocarcinoma.
A. Mall, M. Tyler, Samuel B. Ho, J. Krige +4 more
2010Pathology, Research and Practice44 citations
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The investment case for hepatitis B and C in South Africa: adaptation and innovation in policy analysis for disease program scale-up
R. Hecht, L. Hiebert, W. Spearman, M. Sonderup +8 more
2018Health Policy and Planning42 citations Open access
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Systematic review of the global epidemiology of viral-induced acute liver failure
J. Patterson, H. Hussey, S. Silal, L. Goddard +5 more
2020BMJ Open39 citations Open access
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Southern African guidelines for the safe use of pre-exposure prophylaxis in men who have sex with men who are at risk for HIV infection : guidelines
L. Bekker, K. Rebe, B. Brown, P. Budnik +14 more
201233 citations Open access
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Identification of a novel and severe pattern of efavirenz drug-induced liver injury in South Africa
M. Sonderup, D. Maughan, N. Gogela, M. Setshedi +3 more
2016AIDS (London)27 citations
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The Budd-Chiari syndrome in children: the spectrum of management.
John A. Cauchi, S. Oliff, U. Baumann, D. Mirza +6 more
2006Journal of Pediatric Surgery26 citations
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Extended hepatic resection with transplantation back-up for an “unresectable” tumour
A. J. Millar, P. Hartley, D. Khan, W. Spearman +2 more
2001Pediatric surgery international (Print)23 citations
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Mechanistic insights into antiretroviral drug‐induced liver injury
Jamie N Pillaye, M. Marakalala, N. Khumalo, W. Spearman +1 more
2020Pharmacology Research & Perspectives22 citations Open access
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Health: redefined
O. Oleribe, Omole Ukwedeh, N. Burstow, A. Gomaa +5 more
2018The Pan African Medical Journal20 citations Open access
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A novel 25 kDa protein from the venom of Bitis arietans with similarity to C-type lectins causes fibrinogen-dependent platelet agglutination.
B. Jennings, W. Spearman, E. Shephard
2005Toxicon19 citations
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N-acetylcysteine for non-paracetamol drug-induced liver injury: a systematic review protocol
M. F. Chughlay, N. Kramer, M. Werfalli, W. Spearman +2 more
2015Systematic Reviews18 citations Open access
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The global epidemiology of viral-induced acute liver failure: a systematic review protocol
J. Patterson, H. Hussey, Leila H. Abdullahi, S. Silal +6 more
2019BMJ Open13 citations Open access
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Liver transplantation for children – the Red Cross Children's Hospital experience
A. Millar, W. Spearman, M. McCulloch, E. Goddard +4 more
2004Pediatric Transplantation11 citations
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A retrospective study assessing the clinical outcomes and costs of acute hepatitis A in Cape Town, South Africa
J. Patterson, S. Cleary, S. Silal, G. Hussey +7 more
2022BMC Infectious Diseases9 citations Open access
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South African Hepatitis C Management Guidelines 2010 : guidelines
J. F. Botha, C. Kassianides, H. Schneider, E. Song +2 more
20109 citations
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Steatotic liver disease trajectory: A holistic EASL guidance on the multidisciplinary approach to screening and patient management
W. Brouwer, L. Vonghia, Maja Thiele, J. Schattenberg +32 more
2026JHEP Reports8 citations Open access
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Ivermectin drug induced liver injury.
M. Sonderup, W. Mudini, W. Spearman
2023South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde8 citations Open access
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Paediatric liver transplantation in South Africa in 2009.
A. Millar, W. Spearman, D. Kahn
2009South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde7 citations
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Tecnored process from pilot plant to industrial complex
M. Contrucci, W. Spearman
19975 citations
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The challenges of maintaining non-COVID medicine services at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, during COVID-19.
M. Sonderup, W. Spearman, I. Ross, Neliswa Gogela +15 more
2020South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde1 citations Open access
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RAPAMYCIN IMPAIRS THE HEALING OF THE URETERIC ANASTOMOSIS
D. Kahn, W. Spearman, A. Mall, G. Engelbrecht +2 more
20041 citations Open access
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Impact of viral infections on organ donation in South Africa.
D. Kahn, E. Schmidt, W. Spearman, Alastair J. W. Millar
1997Transplantation Proceedings1 citations
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SAT-624 Comorbid hepatic steatosis among people with HBV monoinfection and HBV/HIV coinfection in the hepatitis B in Africa collaborative network (HEPSANET): prevalence, predictors, and association with fibrosis
Freeman W. Chabala, E. Sinkala, Kalongo Hamusonde, A. Brennan +19 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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SAT-057 Drug-induced liver injury: a surveyamong members of the society of liver disease in Africa
Maurizio Bonacini, Patricia Jones, W. Spearman, Manal H. El-Sayed +1 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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THU-012 MASLD in the WHOAfrica region: prevalence and development of a simple score to detect advanced fibrosis in dysmetabolic patients
I. Bough, B. Dibba, Anna Sessa, Ousman Bah +18 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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THU-015 Gender differences in stigma and care avoidance among people living with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD): an international survey
Patrizia Carrieri, S. Zelber-Sagi, Saleh A. Alqahtani, K. Al-Naamani +37 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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FRI-095 Clinician and patient perspectives on stigma, knowledge, and care gaps in alcohol-related liver disease (ALD)
Z. Younossi, P. Charatcharoenwitthaya, Maja Thiele, S. Zelber-Sagi +41 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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SAT-627 Are hepatitis B vaccination programmes in Africa visible to healthcare workers?
W. Spearman, Manal H. El-Sayed, K. Siebelt, Maria Buti
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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FRI-588-YI Real-world effectiveness of antiviral therapy for chronic HBV infection in Africa: HEPSANET analysis
Kalisha Bheemraj, A. Guingané, R. Sombie, M. el-Kassas +12 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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SAT-618 Global gaps in hepatitis B (HBV) and D (HDV) care: results from a worldwide survey of clinical practice
G. Papatheodoridis, Maria Buti, P. Charatcharoenwitthaya, A. Bhadoria +44 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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SAT-569 Variation in hepatitis B virus replication across Africa: analysis of the multicenter hepatitis B in Africa collaborative network (HEPSANET) cohort study
Kalisha Bheemraj, Jacques P. de Vos, A. Guingané, R. Sombie +12 more
2026Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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The pathway to Viral Hepatitis Elimination – Where are we in Africa?
W. Spearman
2025International Journal of Infectious Diseases0 citations Open access
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Driving improvements in hepatitis B care in Africa: profile of the hepatitis B in Africa collaborative network (HEPSANET)
Nicholas Riches, M. Vinikoor, A. Guingané, A. Johannessen +19 more
2023Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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Sub-optimal global public health policies and strategies to combat hepatocellular carcinoma
L. Díaz, Blanca Norero, Oscar Corsi, G. Ayares +95 more
2023Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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Network transmission of hepatitis C genotype 2c and 4d in men who have sex with men in Cape Town, South Africa
M. Sonderup, Z. Valley-Omar, H. Smuts, S. Korsman +2 more
2023Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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Simple treatment eligibility score for chronic HBV infection at peripheral health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa
N. Minier, A. Johannessen, A. Guingané, G. Wandeler +19 more
2023Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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An international coalition to eliminate hepatitis B virus (ICE-HBV) survey confirms inadequate HBV/HDV screening and diagnosis diminishing elimination targets in resource limited settings
D. Lau, A. Kramvis, C. Picchio, K. Jackson +15 more
2023Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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Diagnostic performance of non-invasive liver fibrosis biomarkers: a bayesian individual patient data meta-analysis of hepatitis B cohorts in sub-saharan Africa (HEPSANET)
A. Stockdale, A. Johannessen, M. Henrion, E. Okeke +18 more
2022Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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Best of EASL - Africa8 October 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia : Gastroenterology Foundation
W. Spearman
20160 citations
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Best of EASL - Africa : 8 August 2015 - ASSA SAGES : Durban : Gastroenterology Foundation
W. Spearman
20150 citations
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Title Association of VH 4-59 Antibody Variable Gene Usage with Recognition of an Immunodominant Epitope on the HIV-1 Gag Protein Permalink
V. U. Chukwuma, M. Hicar, Xuemin Chen, K. Nicholas +7 more
20150 citations
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A SURGICAL MODEL OF ACUTE LIVER FAILURE FOR TESTING A BIOARTIFICIAL LIVER
D. Kahn, W. Spearman, C. Selden, T. Figaji +3 more
20110 citations
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914 PLASMA AROMATIC AMINO ACID LEVELS AS BETTER MARKERS FOR HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY IN A PIG LIVER ISCHEMIC INJURY MODEL
J. Bundy, E. Erro, P. Sharratt, W. Spearman +7 more
20110 citations Open access
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PRELIMINARY STUDIES WITH A NEW BIOARTIFICIAL LIVER
W. Spearman, C. Selden, Malcolm G. A. Miller, T. Figaji +3 more
20110 citations
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THE EFFECT OF IMMUNOSUPPRESSION ON REGENERATION OF THE RENAL TUBULES: 705
D. Kahn, W. Spearman, A. Mall, M. Tyler +1 more
20100 citations Open access
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HEPATOPULMONARY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN UNDERGOING LIVER TRANSPLANTATION: 913
E. Goddard, W. Spearman, A. Numanoglu, M. McCulloch +2 more
20100 citations Open access
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World Gastroenterology Organisation Practice Guideline - Hepatitis B September 2008 : guidelines
J. Heathcote, Z. Abbas, A. Alberti, Y. Benhamou +17 more
20090 citations
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THE EFFECT OF LIVER REGENERATION ON CYCLOSPORINE PHARMACOKINETICS: 1224
D. Kahn, L. Lodewijk, A. Mall, W. Spearman +1 more
20080 citations Open access
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TACROLIMUS PHARMACOKINETICS IS IMPAIRED IN LIVER REGENERATION: 1225
D. Kahn, L. Lodewijk, A. Mall, W. Spearman +1 more
20080 citations
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