Tag: Hepatitis
High Coffee Intake Tied to Lower Mortality in HIV/HCV
Those who drink at least 3 cups daily have 50 percent lower all-cause mortality
State Laws Can Promote Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Mandating health care providers to offer screening increases screening rates, linkage to care
VA Models Provide Guidance for Care of Hepatitis C Infection
Expansion of treatment capacity and of integrated care to address comorbidities is key
HBcrAg Levels Tied to Progression to Cirrhosis in HBV Carriers
After adjustment, hepatitis B virus core-related antigen was independently linked to progression
AAP: Hep B Vaccine to Be Given Within First 24 Hours of Life
Birth vaccine should be given for all medically stable infants weighing ≥2,000 g
Non-Specialists Can Expand Hepatitis C Treatment Access
Primary care providers, nurse practitioners achieve same response rates as specialists
FDA Approves Mavyret for Hepatitis C
Combo drug is first approved therapy for hepatitis C to require as few as eight weeks of treatment
More Progress Needed for Hep C Elimination in Country of Georgia
Overall, 84.1 percent of those tested for HCV RNA after treatment had no detectable virus in their blood
Noninvasive Oral Fluid-Based Immunoassay IDs Hepatitis E
Assay has high sensitivity and specificity for identifying past and recent HEV infection
EHR-Based Prompt Ups Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers
Prompt improves hepatitis C virus screening rates, and all patients are referred to specialty care
