This fact sheet provides critical guidance for healthcare providers on managing patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV). It outlines key steps for diagnosis, treatment, and referral, emphasizing the importance of early detection and timely intervention. The fact sheet aims to equip healthcare providers with essential tools and resources to improve patient outcomes and prevent the spread of HCV through effective care strategies.
This report outlines the progress made toward the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in the Region of the Americas from 2012 to 2022. It highlights key strategies, achievements, and challenges in achieving the goal of reducing the transmission rates, providing a comprehensive overview of regional efforts to combat this public health issue.
This webpage provides the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the hepatitis B vaccine, detailing the vaccine's purpose, the diseases it prevents, the recommended vaccination schedule, potential side effects, and important information for healthcare providers. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the importance of hepatitis B vaccination.
This report proposes policies for expanding access to hepatitis C (HCV) testing and treatment in United States jails and prisons. The report's policy recommendations draw principally from settlement agreements, judicial opinions, and other filings in those cases, supplemented by current medical guidance and input from public health experts, medical professionals, and advocates.
This report lays out the required sections that must be included in a state’s Section 1115 Demonstration application and identifies where and how a state can be explicit about its intent to address the health care needs of individuals with hepatitis C as part of its Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative.
This article highlights a new hepatitis C test that delivers rapid results without requiring a separate lab visit, improving access to early diagnosis and treatment. It emphasizes the importance of expanding testing efforts, particularly for high-risk populations, to support hepatitis C elimination. The article underscores the need for continued innovation in screening technologies to reduce barriers to care and prevent long-term health complications like liver disease and cancer.
This video highlights the rules about who to screen and vaccinate for hepatitis B and how they are now more clinician-friendly.
In this episode of Beyond Substance podcast, Jason Rush shares his journey through addiction and hepatitis C, while Dr. Janet Arno provides expert insight on treatment and public health solutions.
In this podcast episode, Anousha and Bright invited Dr. Robert Gish to speak about hepatitis B Reactivation, a serious health issue often overlooked in the discourse surrounding hepatitis B and liver cancer.
