Search results for "Hepatitis"
Actavis recalls more than 60 generics, six flu vaccines OK'd
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Viread) for chronic hepatitis B in adults, with a recommended daily dose of 300 mg. ... Patients who discontinue Viread should be monitored closely for several months, as acute exacerbations of hepatitis have occurred in
October 2008
Is that thing on?
This issue covers patients who record physician visits, early interventions for hepatitis B, and the use of standardized patients in medical education. ... Earlier intervention for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is vitally important but doesn't happen
April 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Joint pain, rash, and weakness
She has chronic genotype 1 hepatitis C viral infection. She takes no medication. ... Mixed cryoglobulinemia arising from chronic hepatitis C viral infection resolves after treatment and eradication of the virus.
June 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 4 days of fever and arthralgia
Positive. Hepatitis B e antigen. Positive. HBV DNA. 10,000,000 IU/mL. Hepatitis C antibody. ... However, this patient's hepatitis C antibody is negative and these agents are not indicated.
May 2019
Bringing medicine to the streets
The shelters are completely full,” he said. Mr. Feldman, who recently moved to Los Angeles from Pennsylvania, said he has seen conditions he was not expecting, such as hepatitis A virus ... In addition, many patients on the street have hepatitis C
July 2019
Warning on medication confusion, recalls due to sterility
Daclatasvir (Daklinza) for use with sofosbuvir to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 3 infections.
October 2015
Meeting baby boomers' high expectations
Once an untreatable disease, hepatitis C is now coming close to being curable thanks to important new advances in therapy. ... But while new hepatitis C cases are on the decline in the U.S., the number of long-term cases is increasing.
July 2012
Internists can help with alcohol misuse
More severe disorders can cause loss of brain cells in the frontal cortex and hippocampus, increased incidence of cancer and lung disease, and alcoholic hepatitis, said George Koob, PhD, director of
October 2015
Six months post-disaster, challenges remain for Japanese medicine
Finally, this issue also includes two articles on combating hepatitis. The first gives an overview of a recently launched federal initiative that targets primary care physicians as vital partners in fighting ... Begun to improve care for patients with
September 2011
Pearls aid treatment of opioid dependence
It decreases illicit opioid use, criminal activity and hepatitis/HIV seroconversion, and it improves birth outcomes,” he said.
June 2010