Hepatology
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It’s time for universal HCV screening in the ED
SAN FRANCISCO –
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Hepatitis C debrief: Therapy has matured, access issues remain
Hepatitis C virus treatments are now broadly available, but challenges remain in getting the treatments to those who need them.
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Skin rashes often accompany drug-induced liver injury
SAN FRANCISCO – A survey of drug-induced liver and skin injuries finds they often co-occur and identifies some classes of drugs associated with...
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HCV antibodies linked to poorer cardiac outcomes in ACHD patients
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High rates of HCV treatment completion seen in people who inject drugs
Treatment of people who inject drugs will help prevent new cases of HCV, study coauthor maintains.
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High rates of prescription opioid, benzodiazepine use observed in chronic liver disease
SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly one-quarter were receiving substantial high-dose opioid prescriptions.
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Good news, bad news about HCV in kidney disease
While new drugs wipe out the virus, outbreaks are still hitting dialysis clinics.
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Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth
SAN FRANCISCO – A large, nationwide survey suggests the need for more hepatitis C virus testing among adolescents and young adults with opiate use...
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Even modest alcohol use may worsen NAFLD
Modest alcohol consumption was associated with significantly less improvement in steatosis and significantly lower odds of NASH resolution.
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NAFLD less common, more severe in black children
ORLANDO – Overall prevalence in obese kids: 42%