Nurses Can Help Manage Drug Interactions in HIV/Hep C Treatment
Administration of simeprevir is more problematic with ART; sofosbuvir has fewest interactions with ART.
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Lower Education, Hepatitis C Co-Infection Linked to Earlier Menopause in HIV
In women with HIV, lower education and hepatitis C co-infection are independently associated with the onset of menopause before age 45 years.
Treatment Response Rates High for Seniors With Hep C Infection
Sustained virologic response rates similar for patients 65 years and older, patients younger than 65 years.
American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A
Airline is working with the CDC to coordinate ‘any required health and safety related measures’.
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of HCV in CKD
Thirty-two key recommendations focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management of hepatitis C virus.
Liver Transplants Rarely Performed for Unauthorized Immigrants
Unauthorized immigrant status linked to similar risks for graft failure, death vs US citizens/residents.
1971 to 2017 Saw 32 Drinking Water Hepatitis A Outbreaks
The last 4 reported hepatitis A outbreaks during 1995 to 2009 were due to individual water systems.
HCV, HIV Association With Peripheral Artery Disease Examined
Investigators analyzed the relationship between HIV, hepatitis C virus, and peripheral artery disease in women.
Lipophilic Statins May Cut Liver Cancer in Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Inverse link is dose-dependent; lowest 10-year HCC risk seen with 600 or more lipophilic statin cDDDs.
Primary Care Management of Patients With NAFLD
Clinicians debated whether it would be appropriate to screen for NAFLD in a primary care setting, how to monitor NAFLD, and the recommended interventions for managing NAFLD.
USPSTF Reaffirms Benefit of Hep B Screening in Pregnant Women
USPSTF continues to recommend screening for HBV infection in pregnant women at the first prenatal visit.
Poor Oral Health Not Linked to Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
In site-specific analyses, significant correlation seen for poor oral health with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Fibronectin Predicts Seroclearance in Chronic Hepatitis B
Fibronectin may be a potential marker for hepatitis B surface antigen seroclearance.
Parkinson Disease Incidence Lower in Hep C Patients Who Receive Antivirals
Advantage of interferon-based antiviral therapy reached statistical significance at 5-year follow-up.
HIV-Related Factors Predict Reinforced Hepatitis B Vaccination Success
Certain characteristics and HIV-related factors may help predict whether certain demographics of people with HIV will have an optimal response to reinforced hepatitis B virus vaccination.
T2DM Is Risk Factor for Liver Fibrosis Progression in NAFLD
In multivariate analysis, age, albumin concentration, T2DM independently tied to progression.
Integrating Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants Into Hepatology and Liver Transplant Roles
As the roles of nurse practitioners and physician assistants continue to evolve, efforts are being made to integrate a NP/PA model into the hepatology and liver transplant field.
Prevalence of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Unites States, 2001-2016
Prevalence of alcoholic fatty liver disease remained relatively unchanged from 2001 to 2016, but alcoholic fatty liver disease with fibrosis stage 2 and 3 or greater increased significantly.
CDC: Hepatitis A Virus Reports Increased in 2016 to 2018
Multiple infection outbreaks among those reporting drug use, homelessness account for most reports.
‘Vampire Facials’ at New Mexico Spa Linked to HIV Infections
Facial involves injecting nutrient-rich plasma into the face using a microneedling pen.
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