Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology via Elsevier, London, 2023. 11p.
There has been remarkable global progress towards elimination of viral hep since 2016, and this new data provides evidence for the baseline for, and the development of, the new global strategy.
HCV Action, London, 2023. 5p.
Aims to improve uptake of testing in at-risk patients using point-of-care test on-site, conducted by peer support worker and supported by the hepatology team to provide treatment within 4 weeks of positive test.
CanHepC & CATIE, 2022. Webinar 1:31:48
Overview of the Canadian landscape of hep C testing including available testing technologies, and opportunities and gaps in testing strategies – with a focus on strategies to reach the undiagnosed.
The Lancet , London, 2023. 18p.
The effect of POC viral load testing is greatest within a simplified model where testing and treatment are provided at the same site, and, where possible, the same day.
News Medical, Manchester, 2022. 6p.
Review of a study that discusses the impact of herpes, influenza, hepatitis, HIV, SARS‐CoV‐2, and RSV viruses on blood-brain barrier (BBB) function and insulin sensitivity. Contains link to original article.
Int Journal for Equity in Health, London, 2022. 9p.
Although uncommon, there is ongoing transmission in this context: elimination in this disproportionately affected population will require understanding of the modes of transmission and vaccine effectiveness.
BMC Public Health, London, 2023. 9p.
This study seeks to understand if shifting diagnosis to community settings led to a higher proportion of testing; and to describe functional characteristics of the care pathways.
Cool Aid Community Health Centre, Victoria, British Columbia, 2022. 8p.
The Centre services clients living with mental health and substance use issues and are homeless. Their elimination program aimed to improve screening and linkage to care with 97% of clients completing treatment.
Hepatitis C Trust, London, 2022. 3p. blog post.
The provision of free SIM cards means that people are contactable throughout their course of treatment and can be supported to make it to appointments and complete treatment.
National Health and Medical Research Council, Canberra, 2020. Multiple resources.
Provides health professionals, policy makers and the community with evidence-based advice on the health effects of drinking alcohol and how to reduce the health risks of alcohol consumption.
Choosing Wisely, Sydney, undated. 1p.
Effective communication between you and your healthcare provider is an essential part of good healthcare: here are some suggestions to help you get the most out of your healthcare appointments.
Medical News Today, Bexhill-on-sea, 2022. 9p.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that can affect physical and mental health. This article explores the effects of diabetes on mood and relationships in more detail.
Clinical Care Options, Reston, VA, 2023 (exp 2024). Online module.
Intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals who provide care for patients with HBV infection or patients at risk for HBV/HDV infection.
Hepatitis Australia, Canberra, 2017. 24p.
Submission on systemic barriers and stigma and discrimination experienced by people affected by hep B or hep C in accessing health services for hep B, C and/or HIV prevention, care or treatment.
Viruses via MDPI, Basel, 2023. 14p.
Describes the continuum of care that includes preconception, prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric stages; and identifies global and Canadian recommendations, findings, and opportunities for improvement.
Journal of Viral Hepatitis via Wiley, Malden, 2022. 12p.
Our findings suggest that integrated supervised consumption service (SCS) models with co- located HCV care represent key strategies for linkage to HCV care, but that more is needed to support scale-up.
Open Forum Infect. Dis., Oxford, 2022. 8p.
Care navigation increased treatment uptake among untreated individuals released from prison. Public policy should support similar models of care to promote treatment in this population.
Centre for Populations Health, Sydney, 2023. 23p.
Key focus areas: culturally and linguistically diverse people linked to care; pregnant women screened and action taken; people impacted informed, followed up and engaged in care; and high vaccine coverage maintained.
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