Hepatology
From the Journals
NAFLD may predict arrhythmia recurrence post-AFib ablation
The presence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease adds a further modifiable target for preablation medical optimization, researchers say.
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New CDC guidance for health care personnel exposed to HCV
Baseline testing of the source patient and the HCP should be performed as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours of exposure.
From the Journals
Women suffer less NAFLD but more advanced fibrosis
Compared with men, women have a lower risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, but a higher risk of advanced fibrosis if NAFLD is present.
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Nucleoside polymers show early promise in HBV
For patients with chronic HBV infection, triple-combination therapy with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, pegylated interferon alfa-2a (TDF-pegIFN...
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Medicare claims review builds case for NAFLD/NASH screening
Early disease is being missed.
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USPSTF makes significant change to Hep C screening recommendation
Routine screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection isn’t just for baby boomers anymore, according to the US Preventive Services Task Force....
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CDC: Screen nearly all adults, including pregnant women, for HCV
From the Journals
Noninvasive fibrosis scores not sensitive in people with fatty liver disease and T2D
Alternatives to liver biopsy are less than ideal for detecting advanced fibrosis in patients with underlying diabetes.
Guidelines
AASLD: Liver transplants should proceed despite COVID-19
Immunosuppression may be protective; the advice comes from a document a recently released from AASLD to help hepatologists and liver transplant...
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HCV screening risk factors in pregnant women need updating
Large study of pregnant women highlights the potential value of universal screening for hepatitis C virus.
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Screen all adults for hepatitis C, says USPSTF
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that asymptomatic adults ages 18-79 be screened for hepatitis C virus infection.