Treatment for Hepatitis C Up Among People Who Inject Drugs
Among persons who inject drugs with chronic HCV infection, proportion with detectable HCV RNA decreased from 100% in 2006 to 48% in 2019.
Hepatology
No Increase Seen in Pediatric Hepatitis in the United States
No increase in acute hepatitis of unspecified etiology, adenovirus types 40/41 above prepandemic baseline levels.
Drug Therapy for AUD May Cut Risk for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder linked to reduced incidence of hepatic decompensation in patients with cirrhosis.
Testing, Treatment Initiations for Hepatitis C Decreased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this study, researchers assessed the nationwide rate of testing and treatment initiations for hepatitis C virus infection in the United States following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of 2020.
High Immunogenicity Observed Among Healthy Adults After 3 Doses of the 3-Antigen Formulation Hepatitis B Vaccine
Investigators assessed the manufacturing consistency, safety, and efficacy of a 3-antigen hepatitis B vaccine vs a single-antigen formulation.
Atypical Celiac Disease: Diagnosing Nonintestinal Cases in Primary Care
Atypical celiac disease may present as dermatitis herpetiformis, anemia, elevated transaminases, short stature, and osteopenia/osteoporosis.
Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All US Adults Younger Than 60 Years
Until now, the shots were recommended only for certain groups of adults.
Medication Treatments Lacking for Active Opioid Use Disorder in Veterans With Cirrhosis
Investigators assessed the factors associated with medication treatment for opioid use disorder and whether it is linked to hepatic decompensation or death in patients with cirrhosis and active opioid use disorder.
Challenges in Managing Increasing Infection Rates in Cirrhosis
The natural history of cirrhosis is significantly affected by the increasing prevalence of infections, with strategies for prevention and treatment difficult to compose.
Sleep-Wake Disturbance Highly Prevalent in Populations With Liver Disease
Researchers summarized the reciprocal interaction between sleep and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, and investigated potential approaches for therapeutic interventions.
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