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Which Patients With Hepatitis B Should We Be Treating?

Which Patients With Hepatitis B Should We Be Treating?

FromCCO Infectious Disease Podcast


Which Patients With Hepatitis B Should We Be Treating?

FromCCO Infectious Disease Podcast

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are we treating HBV early enough? Is it time to move the goalposts regarding the timing of treatment initiation? What are the potential benefits of earlier treatment?To answer these questions, Ira M. Jacobson, MD, leads a panel discussion with Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE, and Paul Y. Kwo, MD, exploring which patients with HBV we should be treating, including a focus on:Guideline-based treatment recommendations and their limitationsData describing the relationship between viral suppression and HBV DNA integrationMore expansive indications for HBV treatment based on virologic considerationsPresenters:Ira M. Jacobson, MDProfessor of MedicineDirector of HepatologyNYU Langone HealthNew York, New YorkTatyana Kushner, MD, MSCEAssociate ProfessorDivision of Liver DiseasesIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, New YorkPaul Y. Kwo, MDProfessor of Medicine Director of Hepatology Stanford University School of MedicinePalo Alto, CaliforniaLink to the full program: https://bit.ly/3R1PMi4Link to the slides: https://bit.ly/3N5Fpsm
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Weekly updates on new data and best practices in patient care for a variety of infectious diseases including COVID-19, HIV, and viral hepatitis, from Clinical Care Options. Gain practical strategies and earn CME/CE credit for selected episodes.