Hello folks,
Most weekends this blog offers up a few substantial links to relevant HCV information.
As mentioned a few weeks ago "Projects In Knowledge" is a great place to learn about the two new FDA approved drugs to treat HCV - telaprevir and boceprevir.
Offered at the site is a program series of HCV Video Case Vignettes. In the videos individual patient case studies are discussed, topics include side effects, drug-drug interactions, treatment duration, and outcome.
Last months video at "Projects In Knowledge", titled -"Hepatitis C — Case Studies: Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents in the Practice Setting—Video 1 –" included two different case studies, the first was a treatment-naive patient and the other a prior partial responder. The video transcript discussing the treatment-naive patient is available on the blog, click here, or continue on to "Projects In Knowledge" to view "video 1."
Recently, "Projects In Knowledge" added this second video "Hepatitis C — Case Studies: Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents in the Practice Setting —Video 2.
New Video 2
The new "Video" at "Projects In Knowledge" includes practical issues associated with boceprevir- and telaprevir-based triple therapy for the treatment of chronic HCV. From evaluating drug-drug interactions, managing adverse effects, such as anemia, to determining duration of therapy.
Join Zobair M. Younossi, MD, as he follows the course of two patients being treated with new anti-HCV triple therapy and explains the rationale for important management decisions
Like most sites that offer continuing medical education-CME, it requires a free quick registration.
Hepatitis C: New therapies and new horizons
(Knowledge-based activity)
Peginterferon alfa, Ribavirin, NS3/4A protease inhibitors
Weekend Links
Hepatitis C: New therapies and new horizons
(Knowledge-based activity)
Peginterferon alfa, Ribavirin, NS3/4A protease inhibitors
Treatment of HCV - Genotype 1 (1a and 1b),Genotypes 2 and 3 and Genotype 4
HCV Advocate
Caring Ambassadors Program
Hepatitis By The Numbers
Hepatitis By The Numbers
The Caring Ambassadors Program "Hepatitis By The Numbers" Advocacy Map has been developed as a tool for you, the constituent, to use when calling your elected officials about hepatitis B or C. The map provides a quick snap shot of specific populations within each district. Depending on your district, you may have populations that are disproportionately affected by hepatitis B or C. Click on your district – you may be surprised. You can contact your elected official from the links provided.
For more information on how to write or call your Congressional Representative, click here. Feel free to send this map directly to your Congressional Representative.
Click Here To View Map
For more information on how to write or call your Congressional Representative, click here. Feel free to send this map directly to your Congressional Representative.
Click Here To View Map
Off The Cuff
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Regenerative medicine is very exciting. But what’s even better than regenerative medicine?
For Your Reading Pleasure
Medical Blogs
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Walking gingerly, one small step at a time like an old man, I slowly made my way down our icy driveway to the mailbox this morning. The cold wind circled around my neck and the sleet pounded against my cheeks. March was surely coming in like a lion here in the Northeast. Also on the doctors blog - What Is a Normal Blood Test?
Journey to an MD
I almost didn't write about it because I didn't want to jinx myself... but my first two days in family medicine may have been the best 2 days I've had in medicine thus far. In 2 days I saw 60+ patients. No lie. Me and my attending. Fast paced. Rural. Tons of cool stuff to see. I get to see my own patients. No residents. Its awesome.
I almost didn't write about it because I didn't want to jinx myself... but my first two days in family medicine may have been the best 2 days I've had in medicine thus far. In 2 days I saw 60+ patients. No lie. Me and my attending. Fast paced. Rural. Tons of cool stuff to see. I get to see my own patients. No residents. Its awesome.
Humor
Probably the most famous liver-eater was Liver-Eating Johnson. His real name was Johnston, but I guess once you start eating livers, people don’t care about the correct spelling of your name.
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