Hepatology

People with chronic HCV treatment miss out on treatment after prison

Only a minority of people released from prison with untreated hepatitis C are capable of accessing antiviral treatment in the community despite referral to a healthcare service near their intended residence, research shows. In a study of 75 people assessed as...

Only a minority of people released from prison with untreated hepatitis C are capable of accessing antiviral treatment in the...

AGW 2019: Microbiome ‘apocalypse’ is a human health crisis, says US speaker

The depletion of the microbiota that we evolved with is evidence that humans are staring down the barrel of a microbiome apocalypse. AGW 2019 Bushell Lecturer Professor Martin Blaser said we’re already getting some insight into the physiological changes to be...

The depletion of the microbiota that we evolved with is evidence that humans are staring down the barrel of a...
Hepatology

Hepatitis screening in EDs reaches hard-to-engage patients

An opt-out model of screening for viral hepatitis in high-risk populations presenting to the ED is effective and has a high rate of patient satisfaction. Dr David Prince, a gastroenterology advanced trainee at Liverpool Hospital, told AGW 2019 that 5,000 Indigenous...

An opt-out model of screening for viral hepatitis in high-risk populations presenting to the ED is effective and has a...