Taskforce on BBVs, Sexual Health & COVID-19, Sydney, 2020. 5p.
For clinicians and other healthcare workers to support the health and wellbeing of their patients who are having casual sex during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alcohol and Drug Foundation, Melbourne, 2020. 2p.
Outlines some of the changes that have been made to make accessing ORT easier during the pandemic.
World Hepatitis Alliance, Geneva, 2020. Webinar 1:45:30
WHA CEO and president joined by experts from WHO and numerous country reps from to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting hep elimination.
Alcohol and Drug Review, Sydney, 2020. 4p.
Impacts of COVID‐19 interventions on drug use need to inform drug policy and clinical practice during the crisis and longer term as restrictions are lifted.
Diabetes Australia, Canberra, 2014. 1p.
Any infection in the body, including sexually transmissible infections (STIs), can potentially increase blood glucose levels (BGLs) in people with diabetes.
Infectious Disease Advisor, 2020. 1p. article review.
Researchers studied B cells, innate immune cells, and soluble factors in infants (mothers positive for HCV antibodies ) who were either unexposed, exposed uninfected, or infected with HCV.
Hep, New York, 2020. 1p. article review
“Unrestricted DAA access in Aust yields high treatment uptake among PWID attending drug treatment & NSPs, with marked decline in HCV prevalence” ETHOS Engage study.
AIVL, Canberra, 2019. 22p.
Highlights routes of BBV transmission assoc with meth use & current policy/legislative barriers with adverse impacts on harm reduction.
Aust Govt Dept of Health, Canberra, 2020. Online app.
Content available via the Aust Immunisation Handbook website accessible on mobile devices inc. vac for special risk groups and hep B vac info.
Infectious Disease Advisor, New York, 2020. 3p.
Inc risks to those who do not inject drugs, and initiatives to find links between cocaine use & HCV transmission, clearance & strategies for prevention.
Hep B Foundation, Doylestown, 2018. 1p.
As hep B virus can be transmitted via blood or other bodily fluids, people living with diabetes are at increased risk of contracting hep B.
The Hook Up (Triple J), Sydney, 2019. 11.37 min audio. 3p. overview.
When and where to get a check, what happens during, how to get results and what to do with them.
American Assoc for the Advancement of Science, New York 2020. 2p.
Study from researchers at Karolinska Institutet (pub in the journal Gut) reveals clear adaptations of uninfected babies' immune system that can lead to new treatment methods.
HepCoalition, UK, 2020. 16p.
Evidence for advocates on treatment uptake & care among people who inject drugs, which could help inform national and regional campaigns.
MD Magazine, Plainsborough NJ, 2020. 2p.
Data from more than 50,000 patients, found those at high risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma receiving low-dose aspirin saw reductions in cancer & liver-related deaths.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, 2020. 1 hr webinar
How to determine appropriate patient monitoring while on HBV therapy, which HBV patients should be screened for hepatocellular carcinoma and differences in monitoring cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients.
Network of Alcohol & Other Drugs Agencies (NADA), Sydney, 2020. 26p.
Intended to support services to establish better relationships and linkages with Aboriginal organisations and in Aboriginal communities.
Centre for Social Research in Health, Sydney, 2020. 16p.
An indicator of stigma among priority groups identified by national strategies addressing blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections. Results show that stigma is still a huge problem.
Aust Injecting & Illicit Drug Users' League (AIVL), Canberra, 2019. 30p.
Aims to build capacity within aged care providers to respond to the needs of older people who: inject drugs, are on pharmacotherapies, are living with hepatitis C or hepatitis C-related complications.
Aboriginal Health Council of SA, Adelaide, 2019.
Aims for a standard evidence-based approach to control programs for STIs & BBVs at primary health care level within ACCHSs in SA. With resources aimed at clinicians and community.
Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service, Sydney, 2020. Posters, brochures etc
Materials that encourage people from Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and sub-Saharan African communities in NSW to get tested for hep B.
Public Health England, London, 2020. 111p.
Monitors England's progress towards its goal of eliminating the virus by 2030 and contains breakdowns of how testing and treatment are being delivered by service type, demographic and local area.
Public Policy Think Tank, London, 2020. 26p.
Proposals include more education and support at school level and ensuring risky behaviour or newly diagnosed conditions are supported with a personal care plan, social prescribing and peer support.
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Hepatitis SA is a non-profit, community-based organisation that provides information, education and support services to South Australians affected by hepatitis B and hepatitis C.