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ACIP Recommends Heplisav-B Vaccine for Adults Heplisav-B, a yeast-derived hepatitis B vaccine made with a novel adjuvant, is recommended for individuals aged 18 years and older, according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Medscape Medical News, April 19, 2018
ILC 2018 Liver Cancer on the Rise in Backdrop of Undiagnosed Hep C The hepatitis C epidemic that started in the 1950s infected many patients who are now developing end-stage liver cancer, and the number of cases is growing, researchers report.
Medscape Medical News, April 5, 2018

Almost 300 Million Worldwide May Be Infected With HBV
Reuters Health Information, April 4, 2018
Resection Bests Chemoembolization in Selected Liver Cancer Patients
Reuters Health Information, March 29, 2018
Alcohol-Related Liver Cancer Diagnosed at Later Stages
Medscape Medical News, March 28, 2018
Tenofovir Fails to Add Extra Hepatitis B Protection for Vaccinated Newborns
Reuters Health Information, March 8, 2018

Hepatitis B Perspective

International Liver Congress (ILC) Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ILC 2018.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 4, 2018
2018 ACIP Immunization Schedules: Key Changes Drs David Kim and Candice Robinson, from the CDC, provide a brief bulleted summary of the key changes clinicians should know.
CDC Expert Commentary, February 20, 2018

Clear Path to Reducing Cancer Risk in China
Medscape Oncology, December 21, 2017
Preventing Perinatal Transmission of Hepatitis B
Medscape Gastroenterology, November 14, 2017
Coffee May Increase Life Expectancy in Liver Disease
Medscape Gastroenterology, November 7, 2017
International Conference on Viral Hepatitis (ICVH) 2017
Medscape Gastroenterology, October 5, 2017

Journals

OBV/PTV/r+DSV+RBV in Patients With HCV Cirrhosis
Liver International, April 19, 2018
QoL in Adolescents With HCV Treated With Sofosbuvir+Ribavirin
Journal of Viral Hepatitis, April 17, 2018
Liver Transplant in Patients With Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcohol and Alcoholism, April 17, 2018
The Benefits of Hepatitis C Virus Cure: Every Rose Has Thorns
Journal of Viral Hepatitis, April 10, 2018
Exercise to Prevent Cirrhosis in Overweight and Obese Adults
Liver International, April 5, 2018

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