Hepatitis
From the Journals
Spleen/liver stiffness ratio differentiates HCV, ALD
The SS/LS ratio is significantly higher in patients with HCV than in those with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD).
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USPSTF updates, reaffirms recommendation for HBV screening in pregnant women
There have been improvements in maternal HBV therapy since the original 2009 USPSTF recommendation.
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Small study suggests natural HCV clearance is caused by AR3-antibody response
Cross-genotype and neutralizing antibodies, especially targeting AR3, contribute to HCV clearance and long-term protection.
From the Journals
HCC surveillance after anti-HCV therapy cost effective only for patients with cirrhosis
Surveillance twice a year of all patients with F3 or F4 fibrosis had a less than 1% chance of remaining under a $50,000 per QALY willingness-to-...
Feature
Louisiana HCV program cuts costs – and hassles
No prior authorization will be necessary for a specific combination of direct-acting antiviral agents starting July 15.
Conference Coverage
ACIP endorses catch-up hepatitis A vaccinations
The specific recommendations for catch-up vaccinations in children and teens and for vaccination of HIV patients offer more opportunities for...
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP adds hexavalent vaccine to VFC program
DTaP-IPV-HepB-Hib is approved as an option for 2, 4, and 6 months series.
News
Treatment for hepatitis C reduces risk of Parkinson’s disease
Data support the hypothesis that hepatitis C virus infection is a risk factor for incident Parkinson’s disease.
From the Journals
Despite HCV cure, liver cancer-associated genetic changes persist
Article
Are ObGyns knowledgeable about the risk factors for hepatitis C virus in pregnancy?
OBG Manag. 2019 May;31(5)
While nearly 78% of survey respondents said that they screen pregnant patients for HCV...
From the Journals
DOPPS participation associated with lower HCV rates in dialysis patients
HCV infection decreased from 2.9 to 1.2 per 100 patient-years in countries participating in the initial phase of DOPPS.