Hepatitis
Conference Coverage
New ‘minimal monitoring’ approach to HCV treatment may simplify care
Conference Coverage
HBV viremia linked to HCC risk in HIV/HBV coinfection
News
2021 ACIP adult schedule released
From the Journals
CDC: 20% of people in the U.S. are infected with an STD
Latest News
Eliminating hepatitis by 2030: HHS releases new strategic plan
The United States “is currently facing unprecedented hepatitis A outbreaks, while progress in preventing hepatitis B has stalled, and hepatitis C...
Guidelines
Updated USPSTF HBV screening recommendation may be a ‘lost opportunity’
The recommendation defines risk groups more narrowly than the CDC, AASLD, and some research suggests risk-based screening is ineffective for...
Feature
Nobel laureates on their hunt for the cure
Hepatitis C investigators say a quote from “The Hunting of the Snark” helped inspire their search.
From the Journals
‘Excellent short-term outcomes’ seen in HCV+ liver transplants to HCV– recipients
From the Journals
Combo DAA treatments may benefit patients with resistant HCV genotype 3
A variety of combo drug treatments proved effective in treating HCV genotype 3 to achieve sustained virologic response.
Conference Coverage
Pronounced racial differences in HBsAg loss after stopping nucleos(t)ide
Patients of White background had a nearly sixfold higher chance for functional cure of hepatitis B infection.
Commentary
Vanquishing hepatitis C: A remarkable success story