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Lesson 3. Addressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment …

Oral DAAs are significantly less expensive compared to when they were initially approved in 2014. Many payers, however, continue to restrict … See more

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Lesson 1. HCV Epidemiology in the United States

WEBThe CDC reports for HCV-related deaths in the United States are based on death certificate data and likely underestimate the true number of HCV-related deaths. [] …

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Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening

WEBSeveral organizations have issued hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening recommendations. In general, major guidelines recommend routine one-time universal …

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Lesson 3. Monitoring During and After HCV Treatment

WEBBaseline Safety Laboratory Studies. The AASLD-IDSA HCV Guidance recommends obtaining the following baseline studies within 6 months prior to starting …

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Lesson 2. Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV …

WEBThe AASLD-IDSA HCV Guidance previously provided a priority ranking for treatment based on clinical factors and public health considerations. [] This priority …

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Lesson 5. Management of Health Care Personnel Exposed …

WEBHealth care personnel (HCP) are at risk for a variety of infectious pathogens following exposure to blood or body fluids. [1,2] Exposure to hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a …

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Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) for ages 12 …

WEBSelf-Study Module 4th Edition CNE/CME Available Track your progress and receive CE credit. Screening and Diagnosis: Self-Study CNE/CME; Lessons. HCV Epidemiology in …

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Management of Health Care Personnel Exposed to HCV

WEBHealth care personnel (HCP) are at risk for a variety of infectious pathogens following exposure to blood or body fluids.[1,2] Exposure to hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a well …

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HCV Transmission FAQs

WEBSelf-Study Module 4th Edition CNE/CME Available Track your progress and receive CE credit. Screening and Diagnosis: Self-Study CNE/CME; Lessons. HCV Epidemiology in …

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Lesson 4. Treatment of HCV in a Correctional Setting

WEBUnderstanding the Difference Between Jails and Prisons. A person is jailed upon arrest for allegedly committing a crime. Jails are confinement facilities typically …

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Lesson 3. Counseling Persons with Chronic HCV Infection

WEBIron. In persons with chronic hepatitis C infection, mild to moderate hepatic iron overload is common. [16,17] In some studies, excess hepatic iron in persons with chronic HCV has …

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Hepatitis C Diagnostic Testing

WEBRecommended Testing Sequence. In May 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a recommended testing sequence for …

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Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy

WEBDiagnosis and Severity Rating. Overt hepatic encephalopathy is diagnosed based on clinical findings and by excluding other causes of altered mental status. [] The …

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Evaluation and Preparation for Hepatitis C Treatment Overview

WEB1 Lesson 1 Goals and Benefits with HCV Treatment. Learning Objectives. Cite the goals and rationale for HCV therapy in persons with chronic HCV. Discuss durability of …

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Lesson 5. Management of Health Care Personnel Exposed to HCV

WEBList the definition of health care personnel; Estimate the risk of HCV seroconversion after an occupational exposure to HCV that involves a needlestick injury

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Lesson 5. Evaluation and Prognosis of Persons with Cirrhosis

WEBChild-Turcotte-Pugh Score (CTP) The Child-Turcotte classification system was developed in 1964 to risk-stratify patients undergoing shunt surgery for portal …

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Lesson 3. Treatment of HCV in Persons with Substance Use

WEBSubstance use disorders are common in the United States, with 2022 data indicating that nearly 1 in 4 (24.9%) of persons 12 years of age or older used an illicit …

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Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) Calculator

WEBUsing a lower cutoff value of 1.45, a FIB-4 score . 1.45 had a negative predictive value of 90% for advanced fibrosis (Ishak fibrosis score 4-6 which includes early bridging fibrosis …

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