Tag: Hepatitis
BMI Linked to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Chronic Hep B
Risk of HCC linked to BMI in a dose-response manner in men, women; stronger link for women
Hep C Compounds Alcoholism’s Effect on Brain Volume
Deleterious effect of alcohol dependence on frontal cortical volumes also compounded by drug use
Maternal Use of TDF Doesn’t Further Reduce HBV Transmission
Findings in setting with low HBV transmission with administration of hepatitis B immune globulin, vaccine
Glecaprevir-Pibrentasvir Effective Treatment for HCV Genotypes 1, 3
Once-daily treatment for eight or 12 weeks yields high rates of sustained virologic response
Psoriasis Remission Described After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment
Case report: After initiation of ledipasvir-sofosbuvir, HCV RNA decreased, and skin lesions improved
Pharmacies Can Up Access to Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hep C
Collaboration with local specialty pharmacy linked to reduced delays in therapy, lower rates of denial
Hepatitis B Vaccination Often Missed Among HIV Patients
More than one-third of adult HIV patients receiving medical care have not been vaccinated
Best Practice Advice Issued for Hep B Vaccination, Screening
All unvaccinated adults at risk for infection should be vaccinated; screening recommended for at-risk
Hepatitis B Viral Load, Surface Antigen May ID Liver Cancer Risk
Increased risk of liver cancer linked to hepatitis B DNA, surface antigen in a dose-response manner
For Hepatitis B Patients, Aspirin Tied to Lower Risk of HCC
5 years of aspirin therapy linked to significantly lower incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma
