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.
Hepatitis
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.
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.
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.
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.
Update for Controlling Widespread Hepatitis A Outbreaks
An update to the Health Alert Network advisory that was released in June 2018 was issued by the CDC on March 25th.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
CDC: Proportion of Increased-Risk Deceased Organ Donors on Rise
Increased-risk donors significantly more likely to have positive HBV, HCV screening results.
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