CCO Treatment Updates
HBV Core Curriculum 2008
Virtual Presentations
Epidemiology and Natural History of HBV
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Program Director: Norah Terrault, MD, MPH
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Join Robert G. Gish, MD, as he discusses the epidemiology and natural history of HBV.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology of HBV infection
- Summarize the natural history of HBV infection
- Discuss methods for identifying and screening high-risk patients as well as diagnosing HBV infection and identifying a patient’s clinical status
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Epidemiology and Natural History of HBV
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Download a HBV core curriculum slideset on the epidemiology and natural history of HBV for self study or use in your own presentations.
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) |
File size: 1.97 MB
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Treatment and Management of Chronic HBV Infection
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Program Director: Norah Terrault, MD, MPH
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Join Albert D. Min, MD, as he discusses the treatment and management of chronic hepatitis B virus infection
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss methods for diagnosing HBV infection and identifying a patient’s clinical status
- Describe candidates for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and the current guidelines for therapy
- Summarize the endpoints for treatment of chronic hepatitis B and the efficacy of current therapies to meet these endpoints
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Treatment and Management of Chronic HBV Infection
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Download a HBV core curriculum slideset on the treatment and management of HBV for self study or use in your own presentations.
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) |
File size: 1.33 MB
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HBV Patient Monitoring Worksheets
Worksheet: Patient History/Initial Screen for HBV
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There are several important patient populations in which HBV screening is recommended. This worksheet provides a convenient place to enter information that will help identify patients who should be tested for HBV infection. |
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Worksheet: Screening and Diagnosis Laboratory Results
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This worksheet allows you to conveniently record key clinical and laboratory data that are important to collect when assessing a patient for HBV infection, as well as comorbidities that might affect decisions regarding treatment for HBV infection. |
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Worksheet: Pretreatment Patient Monitoring
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This worksheet allows you to conveniently record key laboratory measurements that should be monitored before initiating HBV therapy, including intervals recommended by treatment guidelines. |
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Worksheet: Patient Treatment Initiation
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The decision to initiate HBV therapy may take into account several factors. This worksheet allows you to compile relevant data to assist in individualizing your management decision. |
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Interactive Tool
HBV Screening, Evaluation, and Monitoring
an Interactive Decision Support Tool
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This tool guides HBV treaters through screening and baseline factors involved in making management decisions for their HBV infected patients and emphasizes how information collected may affect management decisions. The tool highlights key information from the AASLD guidelines, clinical data, and other important sources. Patient-specific treatment plans should be based on consultation with appropriate healthcare professionals.
Format: Adobe Flash (.swf)
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