Donor Characteristics and Regional Differences in the Utilization of HCV-Positive Donors in Liver Transplantation
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.27551
Abstract: Key Points Question What are the clinical characteristics of donors who are positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV), and how are these donors utilized across the United States? Findings This cross-sectional study found that HCV-positive… read more here.
Keywords: donor characteristics; characteristics regional; hcv positive; utilization hcv ... See more keywords
Transplanting hepatitis C virus–positive livers into hepatitis C virus–negative patients with preemptive antiviral treatment: A modeling study
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.29723
Abstract: Under current guidelines, hepatitis C virus (HCV)‐positive livers are not transplanted into HCV‐negative recipients because of adverse posttransplant outcomes associated with allograft HCV infection. However, HCV can now be cured post‐LT (liver transplant) using direct‐acting… read more here.
Keywords: negative patients; hcv; hcv negative; hcv positive ... See more keywords
Over 2 Decades of Transplanting Hepatitis C Virus–Positive Liver Allografts: Almost Full Circle With Encouraging Early Results
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DOI: 10.1002/lt.25754
Abstract: Concern about aggressive disease recurrence in the absence of effective antiviral therapy restricted the use of HCV positive allografts to patients listed as status 1. However it soon became clear that transplantation of HCV positive… read more here.
Keywords: decades transplanting; transplanting hepatitis; liver allografts; hcv positive ... See more keywords
Outcomes and Risk Factors for Complications in Cataract Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2131836
Abstract: PURPOSE To describe outcomes of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) seropositivity undergoing cataract surgery, as well as investigate risk factors for surgical complications. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of all consecutive patients… read more here.
Keywords: cataract surgery; patients hepatitis; risk factors; hepatitis virus ... See more keywords
Approaches and strategies to manage the hepatitis C virus-positive heart donor
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DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000984
Abstract: Purpose of review Cardiac transplantation remains the treatment of choice for patients with advanced heart failure, but is limited by a donor organ shortage. Utilization of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-positive donors has been recently adopted… read more here.
Keywords: heart donor; transplantation; hepatitis virus; hcv positive ... See more keywords
Long-term Patient and Graft Survival of Kidney Transplant Recipients With Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000001953
Abstract: Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is common among kidney transplant (KTx) recipients. However, the impact of HCV infection on long-term graft and recipient survival after KTx from large-scale data remains to be determined. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: long term; graft; infection; hcv ... See more keywords
Expanding the Use of Organs From Hepatitis C-Viremic Donors: The Evidence Continues to Build.
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000002032
Abstract: T the long waiting times for solid organ transplants, high rates of discard of organs from deceased donors with hepatitis C virus (HCV), and advent of directacting antiviral (DAA) agents have created a dialogue about… read more here.
Keywords: deceased donors; use; united kingdom; use organs ... See more keywords
DCD Hepatitis C Virus–positive Donor Livers Can Achieve Favorable Outcomes With Liver Transplantation and Are Underutilized
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DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004401
Abstract: Background. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)–positive donors (antibody-positive [Ab+] or nucleic acid test positive [NAT+] donors) have been underutilized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utilization of livers from HCV-positive with donation after… read more here.
Keywords: dcd; transplantation; hcv positive; nat donors ... See more keywords
HCV‐Positive Donor Organs in Solid Organ Transplantation: “Mind the Gap!”
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.14396
Abstract: The shortage of organs for transplantation is a major impediment to access to life-saving therapy. The availability of antiviral therapies that control hepatitis B (HBV) and HIV, or cure hepatitis C (HCV), have changed traditional… read more here.
Keywords: solid organ; hcv positive; positive donor; transplantation ... See more keywords
Detection, stratification and treatment of hepatitis C–positive prisoners in the United Kingdom prison estate: Development of a pathway of care to facilitate the elimination of hepatitis C in a London prison
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13336
Abstract: The United Kingdom is committed to eliminating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection by 2025. The prison estate provides an opportunity to identify and treat HCV‐positive individuals in a high‐prevalence environment. We designed and implemented a… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; treatment; hcv positive; prison ... See more keywords
Universal versus targeted screening for HCV infection in pregnancy in a diverse, multi‐ethnic population: Universal screening is more comprehensive
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13752
Abstract: Universal hepatitis C screening in pregnancy is not recommended by NICE due to a lack of effective interventions to prevent mother to child transmission (MTCT) and is only offered to pregnant women at increased risk… read more here.
Keywords: hcv rna; hcv; anti hcv; hcv positive ... See more keywords