Electronic reminders increase hepatitis C screening, referral, treatment and cure
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12988
Abstract: In 2013, the United States Preventative Services Task Force released a recommendation that patients born between 1945 and 1965 (baby boomers) be screened for Hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV). To increase Hepatitis C screening, treatment,… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; treatment; increase hepatitis; hepatitis screening ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C screening during SARS‐CoV‐2 testing or vaccination. Experience in an area of southern Italy in the province of Salerno
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.15273
Abstract: Nowadays hepatitis C can be cured in nearly all affected people by extremely effective and safe therapies, therefore the current challenges are case finding and access to treatment. The latest estimates by the WHO report… read more here.
Keywords: province salerno; hepatitis screening; vaccination; area ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C screening and detection program in a large population: Epidemiological transition and characterization of the disease
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.15570
Abstract: Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is considered an important public health challenge. Traditionally identified risk factors have undergone an epidemiological transition where other risk factors have become the main cause of new infections. read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis screening; epidemiological transition; screening detection; hepatitis ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C Testing Increased Among Baby Boomers Following The 2012 Change To CDC Testing Recommendations.
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DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2017.0684
Abstract: In 2012 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended routine testing for hepatitis C for people born in the period 1945-65. Until now, the recommendation's impact on hepatitis C screening rates in the United… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; change; hepatitis screening; testing increased ... See more keywords
Management of in- and out-of-hospital screening for hepatitis C
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.984810
Abstract: Because of insidious progression and no significant clinical symptoms at early stage, chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is often diagnosed after the occurrence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Highly effective and low drug resistance of direct-acting… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis screening; management hospital; hospital; hepatitis ... See more keywords
Clinical factors associated with hepatitis B screening and vaccination in high-risk adults
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DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v11.i1.86
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus is a viral infection that can lead to acute and/or chronic liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Hepatitis B vaccination is 95% effective in preventing infection and the development of chronic… read more here.
Keywords: risk; associated hepatitis; hepatitis; high risk ... See more keywords