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HCC risk in CHB patients persists 12 years after HBsAg loss
Patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) still have a non-negligible risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) 12 years after achieving hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroclearance, especially if cirrhosis is present, a large territory-wide real-world study in Hong Kong has shown.
Telbivudine use during pregnancy safe, effective in HBsAG-positive mothers
Use of telbivudine (LdT) during the second trimester of pregnancy helps prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus, reveals a study. In addition, treatment with LdT during pregnancy is safe in the long term for both mothers and infants.
Novel meningitis/encephalitis CSF testing shortens antiviral prescribing duration
The duration of antiviral prescribing has become much shorter with the introduction of the Biofire Filmarray meningitis/encephalitis (M/E) panel, a study has shown. However, its influence on antibiotic prescribing or health services in a paediatric hospital is minimal.
What are the signs of HSV infection in patients with pemphigus vulgaris?
Clinicians must be aware of the likelihood of infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the presence of fissures, haemorrhagic crusts, linear erosions, erosions with angulated margins, and increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate among patients with pemphigus vulgaris, suggests a study.
Outpatient oritavancin reduces hospitalization in acute uncomplicated cellulitis
Outpatient oritavancin therapy for patients with acute uncomplicated cellulitis results in a decrease in 30-day hospital readmissions or admissions when compared with inpatient standard of care (SoC), a recent study has shown.