Tag: Hepatitis
HCV-Infected Liver Transplants Can Work for HCV+ Patients
Findings might help reduce organ waiting list, researchers say
Burden of Hep C Virus Substantial Despite Oral Antiviral Therapy
In the next 35 years, 320,000 patients expected to die, 157,000 to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
Total Medical Costs of $16K for IFN-Based Antiviral Tx for HCV
Mean cost per sustained virologic response €38,514; cost increases with more advanced liver disease
Disclosure of Sexual Identity Linked to Receipt of HIV Testing
Rural men who have sex with men who disclose sexual identity more likely to have HIV testing, hepatitis shots
Case of Hepatitis E Transmission Via Plasma Exchange
Transmission of HEV through plasma exchange for acute humoral rejection after kidney transplant
No Need to Avoid Statins in Hep C Compensated Cirrhosis
Statin use tied to lower risk of decompensation and death in hep C compensated cirrhosis
CDC Issues Guidance to Stop HCV Transmission in Hemodialysis
Dialysis providers and facilities should assess and improve infection control practices
FDA Approves Zepatier for Chronic Hepatitis C
Medication indicated for patients with hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 and 4 infections
Too Few Nurses Compliant With Standard Precautions
Correlation identified between HCV susceptibility and barriers to SP use and compliance
Platelet Counts Rise With Viral Response to Hep C Therapy
Change in platelets correlated with change in spleen size after antiviral therapy for chronic HCV
