Hepatitis
Commentary
Alarming global rise in pediatric hepatitis: Expert Q&A
For pediatricians, an awareness of the “outbreak” may allow the clinician to extend the typical workup of a child presenting with an undefined,...
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Unexplained hepatitis cases in children reported in 10 U.S. states, more than 200 worldwide
Although the total number of worldwide cases remains small, the severity of the cases – as well as their unexplained cause – have health officials...
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Cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children raise alarm
From the Journals
To engage injection drug users in HCV care, go to where they are
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EMA recommends PreHevbri hepatitis B vaccine for approval
News
AAP approves CDC’s child/adolescent vax schedule for 2022
A new vaccine has been added to the schedule.
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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...
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HIV+ patients get good outcomes after kidney or liver transplant
New research further supports the inclusion of people with HIV in transplant resource allocation.
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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...
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Liver cancer risk lingers even after HCV eradication
Not having a sustained viral response was associated with a more than sevenfold higher risk for liver cancer in a multicenter study.
Conference Coverage
Bulevirtide shows real-world efficacy versus HDV
French program reveals good cure rates, but also a high rate of modifications or discontinuations.