Hepatology
Commentary
Could a common cold virus be causing severe hepatitis in kids?
Dr. Wilson presents hypotheses about what might be going on.
From the Journals
Newly defined liver disorder associated with COVID mortality
From the Journals
Can pickle juice help ease cirrhotic cramps?
“The acid (vinegar) in the brine triggers a nerve reflex to stop the cramp when it hits the throat. This is why only a sip is needed.”
Guidelines
AHA statement addresses CVD risk in NAFLD
The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement addressing cardiovascular risk in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Case Reports
52-year-old man • hematemesis • history of cirrhosis • persistent fevers • Dx?
► Hematemesis
► History of cirrhosis
► Persistent fevers
From the Journals
Surgeons in China ‘are the executioners,’ procuring organs before brain death
An analysis of articles published in obscure Chinese language journals provides damning evidence of decades of widespread organ harvesting from...
Latest News
Protease inhibitors increase small-for-gestational-age but not other pregnancy risks
Protease inhibitors remain an important option for pregnant women living with HIV if other treatments are unsuitable or unavailable.
Latest News
Postpartum HCV treatment rare in infected mothers with opioid use disorder
While HCV screening and diagnosis rates varied across states, postpartum follow-up rates were universally low.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC recommends hep B vaccination for most adults
The CDC said it wants to expand vaccinations because, after decades of progress, the number of new hepatitis B infections is increasing among...
Latest News
Universal hepatitis B screening, vaccination deemed cost effective for pregnant women
Clinicians may be more aware of the need to add hepatitis B screening to prenatal care given that routine hepatitis C screening for pregnant women...
Conference Coverage
New hepatitis B vaccination recommendations praised amid low awareness
Only 25%-30% of adults in the U.S. are reported to be currently vaccinated for hepatitis B, even though safe and highly effective vaccines are...