Hepatitis B Journal Articles

• SVR From DAA, Interferon-based Treatments for HCV and HCC Risk How does sustained virologic response from direct-acting antiviral and interferon-based treatments impact the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma?
  Journal of Viral Hepatitis, August 05, 2020
• HCV Co-Infection and Treatment and CKD Risk in HIV Might HCV treatment have a role in mitigating the risk for developing chronic kidney disease among HIV/HCV co-infected individuals?
  AIDS, August 05, 2020
• New Insights in the Management of Hepatocellular Adenoma While benign, hepatocellular adenoma may be complicated by hemorrhage or malignant transformation to HCC. Review the latest on its epidemiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment in this article.
  Liver International, July 24, 2020
• Linkage to and Retention in Care Among Refugees With HBV This report assessed a quality improvement intervention and outreach program for refugees with hepatitis B infection at three U.S. refugee screening sites.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, July 20, 2020
• COVID-19 and Liver Disease--What We Know This review summarizes changes in liver function observed during SARS-CoV-2 infection. What impact does COVID-19 have on patients with underlying chronic liver disease?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, July 20, 2020
• Integrated Testing and Care for Hepatitis, HIV, STIs and TB Policy changes are urgently needed to address the challenges of timely and integrated testing and care for these diseases.
  HIV Medicine, July 17, 2020
• The Global Epidemiology of Hepatitis E Virus Infection This study aimed to map the global prevalence of hepatitis E virus infection, as well as identify its most important risk factors.
  Liver International, July 17, 2020
• Decline in Child Vaccinations During the COVID-19 Pandemic Stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic have had the concerning effect of decreased accessibility to routine immunization services, leaving children at risk.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, July 10, 2020
• Switching TDF to TAF in a Real Life Setting Are there benefits to an ART switch from tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to tenofovir alafenamide?
  HIV Medicine, July 10, 2020
• RCTs Towards a Single-visit Cure for Chronic Hepatitis C This study evaluated the safety and feasibility of a single-visit cure for chronic hepatitis C using a combination of two novel agents.
  Journal of Viral Hepatitis, July 10, 2020
• COVID-19 and Prevalence of Chronic Liver Disease This study examined the prevalence of chronic liver disease among patients with COVID-19, and investigated the potential relationship between COVID-19 and liver damage.
  Liver International, June 19, 2020
• Liver Injury During Highly Pathogenic Coronavirus Infections Liver injury has been reported in cases of COVID-19 as well as in MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV. What do we know regarding the characteristics and mechanism of coronavirus infection-induced liver injury?
  Liver International, May 22, 2020
• Global Elimination of Mother-to-child Transmission of HBV What must be done to eliminate mother-to-child HBV transmission, especially in limited resource settings? This article highlights barriers to current interventions, and proposes alternatives.
  Journal of Viral Hepatitis, May 07, 2020
• Chemsex Drugs on the Rise The use of sex-enhancing drugs among men who have sex with men is an increasing trend. Is this trend associated with risky sexual behavior and other recreational drug use?
  HIV Medicine, May 06, 2020
• Biosimilar ABP 710 vs Infliximab Reference Product in RA Might this new biosimilar be a viable treatment option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis? How does it compare with infliximab reference product?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, April 22, 2020
• Coffee, Liver Cancer Incidence, and Liver Disease Mortality What possible role might coffee have in the risk for and mortality of liver cancer and diseases?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, April 17, 2020
• Burden of HBV Co-infection Among People Living With HIV This study aimed to estimate the global burden of chronic HBV co-infection in people living with HIV. Which countries have the most affected populations?
  Journal of Viral Hepatitis, April 16, 2020
• Safety of TAF in Patients With Tubulopathy on TDF Is tenofovir alafenamide a safe and effective option for HIV patients with a history of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-associated tubulopathy?
  HIV Medicine, March 25, 2020
• Seasonality and Fatigue, Pain, Dryness in Sjogren's Syndrome In what ways might seasonal variations impact these symptoms in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, March 24, 2020
• Licensure of a New Hexavalent Vaccine for Use in Infants A new hexavalent vaccine for use in children aged 6 weeks through 4 years has been approved by the FDA to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and hepatitis B.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 02, 2020