CategoryHepatitis

The First National Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Research Strategy 2021-2025

By J Pope
In Hepatitis, HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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The Australian Government Department of Health,  July 2021 The First National Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) and Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Research Strategy (the Strategy) will ensure that future funded research activities best align with the priorities of the BBV and STI research agenda and support measurable progress towards the goals and targets of the five National BBV and STI...

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Can hepatitis C be transmitted to a foetus?

By J Pope
In Hepatitis, Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health
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Medical News Today,  Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay M.D. & Written by Zia Sherrell MPH, May 13, 2021 The hepatitis C virus (HCV) can transmit to a fetus during pregnancy, but the risk of this happening is low. And if the transmission occurs, the baby’s immune system may clear the virus on its own. If the baby’s immune system does not clear the virus, there are safe and effective treatments...

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BBV/STI Glossary – Simple definitions in English for interpreters, translators, and workers in a health setting

By J Pope
In Hepatitis, HIV, Multicultural communities, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health, 2020 The BBV/STI Glossary is a resource for interpreters, translators and others who work in a health setting. It offers an extensive list of English terms related to sexual health and blood-borne viruses (such as hepatitis), with easy to understand definitions. This is a joint project of the following individuals and agencies: Suzanne Lau-Gooey...

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Hepatitis C Training for Nurse Practitioners

By J Pope
In Hepatitis
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ASHM, April 2021 Treatment with direct acting antivirals is easier than ever. This FREE course aims to provide Nurse Practitioners the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage and treat hepatitis C. Online Training Session 1: Thursday 29 April, 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST (6.30 – 8.30 PM ACST) Online Training Session 2: Thursday 06 May, 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST (6.30 – 8.30 PM ACST) This...

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Welcome to the fresh new SASHA!

By J Pope
In Aboriginal Health, Contraception, Crime and law, Disability, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, Gynaecology & andrology, Hepatitis, HIV, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Multicultural communities, People Who Inject Drugs / AOD, Pornography, Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health, Safer sex, Sex & relationships education, Sex Work, Sexual Activity, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual, gendered & partner violence, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), SHINE SA news & events, Young people
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SHINE  SA & SAMESH, 12th November 2020 Dear SASHA browsers, email subscribers, and occasional visitors, Welcome to our new-look SASHA (South Australian Sexual Health Awareness)! We hope you enjoy our fresh, updated web and email experience. Please read the following information to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.  SASHA is a current awareness service curated by a qualified and...

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Online training: Hepatitis C in Primary Care

By J Pope
In Hepatitis
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ASHM, August 2020 This training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the management of HCV in their primary care setting. Primary care providers can play a critical role in the elimination of hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. This workshop will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient...

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