HBF is pleased to connect our blog readers to Christine Kukka’s monthly HBV Journal Review that she writes for the HBV Advocate. The journal presents the
latest in hepatitis B research, treatment, and prevention from recent academic and medical journals. This month, the following topics are explored:
- Quality of Care for Women with Hepatitis B Varies Dramatically Across U.S.
- One-third of HBeAg-negative Women Experience “Flares” After Childbirth
- Immunizing Newborns Is an Effective Tool in Preventing Cancer
- Experts Warn: Don’t Delay Treatment in Patients with HBV Genotype C
- Antivirals Help Patients with Cirrhosis, If Started Early Enough
- Entecavir Effective at Clearing HBV’s cccDNA from Liver Cells
- Older Age and a Weakened Immune System Can Cause HBV to Reactivate
- Survey Shows Doctors Fail to Adequately Screen for Liver Cancer
- Innovative Venues Increase Hepatitis B Screening Among Asian-Americans
- Study Finds Waste Collectors at High Risk of Hepatitis B
- Study Comparing Four Antivirals Finds All Appear Effective
Continue reading "HBV Journal Review February 2015"