Hepatitis C

 
USPSTF: Screen All Adults, Young and Old, for Hepatitis C
March 03, 2020

All adults starting at age 18 should be screened for hepatitis C, according to newly released recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Older Adults
December 09, 2019

Rates of STIs among persons aged ≥60 years are increasing faster than among the general population. Can you speculate as to why?

HCV Point-of-Care Testing: Questions for Primary Care
December 09, 2019

Point of care HCV testing offers the promise of more widespread testing and more effective linkage to care. Find out what you know--and need to know.

8 Year-end Questions on STI, HCV, PWID, and Flu
December 03, 2019

Sexually transmitted disease spread, emerging organisms, antimicrobial resistance, and other ID topics from 2019 make up this Patient Care final challenge.

HCV Burden Shifting from Baby Boomers to Millennials
November 12, 2019

Millennials have quickly become the population predominantly affected by the HCV epidemic. A new study shines startling light.

5 Questions on US Trends in STDs
November 12, 2019

Combined cases of 3 sexually transmitted diseases reached an all-time high in the US in 2018. Which 3? It's a test of your STD IQ.

Antibiotic Resistance Still Rising: Research for Primary Care
October 30, 2019

Antibiotic treatment for H. pylori is in trouble; antibiotic-resistant E. coli may not be caused by food. Plus more important research ICYMI, at-a-glance.

Top 5 Hepatology Apps for Primary Care Providers
October 17, 2019

A mobile compendium of hepatology assessment tools, an app to help select the right treatment regimen, and 3 more liver apps for primary care.

3 Liver Disease Case Challenges: Transplant, Steatohepatitis, Cirrhosis
October 16, 2019

When is liver transplant curative? What is the best management option for esophageal varices? And, is hepatorenal failure to blame here?  Test your hepatic management know-how.

Hepatitis C and Injection Drug Use: A True/False Quiz
October 15, 2019

Sample: True or false? Most new hepatitis C virus infections occur among people who inject drugs. Plus 4 more questions on hepatitis C and injection drug use.