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Hand Dermatitis Is Prevalent in Health Care Workers

Publish Date May 13, 2021

Study demonstrates the impact of increased handwashing and uptake of alcohol-based rubs on the skin health of health care professionals.

Guidance Issued for Managing CVST After COVID-19 Vaccination

Publish Date May 12, 2021

CVST with thrombocytopenia reported after COVID-19 vaccine with adenoviral vector; management similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Why Colorectal Cancer May Be Increasing in Young People and How You Can Educate Them

By

Steve Fiorillo

Publish Date May 12, 2021

Colorectal cancer rates have been rising in younger people for years, and screenings are now recommended to begin at a younger age. How much and why have rates been increasing, and what preventive steps can you teach these patients to lessen their risk?

Liver Cancer Profile Differs in Black Patients With Hep C

Publish Date May 12, 2021

Black patients have better liver function at the time of hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis.

Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Reduces Extrahepatic Manifestations of HCV

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Publish Date May 12, 2021

Studies have demonstrated an association between direct-acting antiviral therapy and a reduction in both the incidence and severity of extrahepatic manifestations of HCV.

HBV Infection Not Linked to Liver Injury, Mortality in COVID-19

By

Kristin Della Volpe

Publish Date May 11, 2021

Patients with current or past HBV infection are not at greater risk for liver injury or mortality during COVID-19 infection.

Predictors of Relapse in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Who Discontinue Nucleos(t)ide Analogue Therapy

By

Sweta Gupta

Publish Date May 11, 2021

Researchers analyzed data from patients with chronic hepatitis B to identify predictors of relapse in those who discontinued NAs and determined if existing rules for stopping NA therapy can be improved.

Four Bipolar Experiences and Risks Unique to Adolescents

By

Steve Fiorillo

Publish Date May 11, 2021

Adolescent patients with bipolar disorder are at a uniquely vulnerable period in their lives, which presents challenges in treatment. What are some of their experiences and risks that medical professionals should be looking out for and communicating to parents?

New Algorithm Predicts Advanced Liver Disease

Publish Date May 11, 2021

The CIRRhosis Using Standard tests algorithm could use results of routine blood tests to identify patients at high risk for advanced liver disease

AANP Applauds Updated Opioid Use Disorder Guidance

By

Kristin Della Volpe

Publish Date May 10, 2021

Eligible NPs and PAs can now prescribe buprenorphine for up to 30 patients with OUD.