The Week in Review: Nov 2 – Nov 9, 2018

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Friday, Nov 9, 2018

News Recap:

Gilead Presents Latest Data from Viral Hepatitis Research Programs at The Liver Meeting® 2018
Gilead Sciences announced results from studies investigating Epclusa in chronic HCV patients with severe renal impairment undergoing dialysis and Harvoni in pediatric HCV patients aged three to five years. As well there was data from Gilead’s HBV cure development program.

High Prevalence of Cirrhosis in Adults with Chronic HBV at a Safety-Net Hospital
Of adults with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection seen at a safety-net hospital, nearly 30% had cirrhosis at initial presentation, with older male patients being at the highest risk, according to a retrospective study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology.

Meet HepCBC’s New Board for 2018-2019
We are pleased to present the HepCBC Board of Directors for 2018.