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.
Hepatology
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.
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.
Poor Oral Health Not Linked to Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
In site-specific analyses, significant correlation seen for poor oral health with hepatocellular carcinoma.
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.
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