Comparison of Hepatus and FibroScan for Evaluation of Fibrosis and Steatosis
Chronic Hepatitis bNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseTotals of 400 chronic hepatitis B or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients with or without cirrhosis will be enrolled. Patients' clinical characteristics, including alanine aminotransferase, aspartic aminotransferase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, triglyceride and total cholesterol, hepatitis B surface antigen, steatosis, and liver stiffness measurement will be collected. The consistence of liver fibrosis and steatosis assessment between Hepatus and FibroScan will be evaluated in this study.
Optimizing HBV Care Cascade Among Foreign-Born in the United States (FOCUS-HBV Study)
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv)Background: People who were born outside of the country are the largest group of adults infected with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the US. HBV affects the liver. If not treated, HBV infection can lead to serious liver disease, including cancer. One recent study showed that only 35% of foreign-born US adults were aware of their HBV infections. Foreign-born US adults may also have trouble getting proper care after they are diagnosed with HBV. In one small survey, language, cultural, and financial barriers were cited as the biggest reasons for not receiving care. To help more people with HBV, researchers want to learn how to find and overcome any barriers to care. Objective: This natural history study seeks to identify and better understand barriers that prevent foreign-born US adults from getting proper care for HBV infections. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with chronic HBV who were born outside of the US. Design: Participants will visit the NIH clinic 1 time. This visit will take about 20 minutes. Researchers will review participants medical records and collect information about their HBV. Participants will complete a survey. They will answer questions about: Where they came from. When they came to the US. How well they have adapted to living in the US. The health care they have received for HBV. Their age, gender, and education. Participants will be paid $10 for completing the survey. ...
Australian Hepatitis and Risk Survey in Prisons
Hepatitis CHepatitis B1 moreThe Australian Hepatitis and risk survey in prisons (AusHep) is a national prison-based blood-borne virus (BBV) surveillance study. This biobehavioural survey involves point-of-care testing for hepatitis C (HCV) antibodies and RNA (if antibody positive), hepatitis B surface antigens, hepatitis B surface antibodies, and HIV surface antibodies, and an interview-style survey on prior testing and treatment history and engagement in risk behaviours. The study will recruit approximately 2400 prisoner participants from 25 representative prisons across Australia, annually.
Functional Cure of Hepatitis B in HIV/HBV Co-infected Patients
AIDSHepatitis BEvaluate the potential of ART combined with interferon therapy to achieve functional cure of hepatitis B in HIV/HBV co-infected patients
Risk Factors for Hepatic Inflammation, Fibrosis and Prognosis in Patients With CHB and NAFLD
Chronic Hepatitis bNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseChronic hepatitis B (CHB) affects an estimated 292 million people, and causes approximately 800,000 people deaths per year from liver-related complications including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, remaining a major global public health issue.Meanwhile, with the improvement of living standards and changes in lifestyle and dietary habits, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become another important cause of liver cirrhosis and HCC.HBV combined with NAFLD inevitably develops into continuous or intermittent liver inflammation and fibrosis, which greatly increases the risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and even end-stage liver disease. We aimed to investigate the risk factors and establish diagnostic models for hepatic inflammation, fibrosis in patients with CHB associated NAFLD. In addition, to find risk factors for liver cirrhosis, liver cancer or liver failure in patients with CHB-related NAFLD.
Study of COVID-19 Infection and Its Clinical Prognosis in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients With Antiviral...
Chronic Hepatitis BCOVID-19 InfectionThis is a two-way (retrospective and prospective) study of COVID-19 infection in an observational cohort of patients with chronic hepatitis B treated with antiviral therapy. Patients with chronic hepatitis B who received anti-HBV treatment in the Second Department of Hepatology, Beijing Ditan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from February 2022 to December 2023 were enrolled. After enrollment, demographic data of patients, information on antiviral treatment of chronic hepatitis B, COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 infection and COVID-19 incidence and treatment from January 2022 to pre enrollment, and data on HBV virus and serology, clinical biochemistry, liver and lung imaging, COVID-19 nucleic acid and COVID-19 antibody examination of patients were collected. After enrollment, prospective anti-HBV treatment, HBV virology, clinical biochemistry, liver imaging and COVID-19 infection and morbidity were observed. The patients with COVID-19 infection during the prospective observation period were observed for COVID-19 infection, onset and treatment, including body temperature, clinical symptoms, signs, cardiac examination, pulmonary imaging, COVID-19, clinical biochemistry, disease severity, time of virus negative conversion, hospital stay and outcome. The influence of COVID-19 infection on liver disease and the influence of interferon anti-HBV treatment on COVID-19 infection, its pathogenesis and prognosis were studied.
Prevalence of HBV in Pregnancy
Hepatitis BThe most common mode of HBV transmission is materno-fetal transmission mainly during labor. This study aims to estimate the seroprevalence of HBV infection and the possible risk factors of HBV acquisition in pregnant women in Upper Egypt and to evaluate the predictive value of HBeAg and quantitative HBsAg as surrogate markers for high viremia in pregnant women.
Coexistence HBsAg/HBcAC, Clinical Characterístics & Outcomes
Hepatitis BHBV infection is a dynamic process with complex interactions between virus replication and the host's immune response. The appearance of anti-HBs after HBV infection generally indicates recovery and immunity to HBV1 infection. However, there are several published studies that describe the coexistence of the marker of chronic infection (HBsAg +) and the marker of functional cure (HBsAc +). There are contradictory studies on whether the coexistence of HBsAg/HBsAc implies a different clinical course.
TDF and Entekavir - Hepatitis B Reactivation
Hepatitis B ReactivationThis is a non-interventional retrospective multi-center study for the patients received Entekavir or TDF for Hepatitis B prophylaxis.
A Nation-wide Hospital-based Hepatitis B Registry:China Registry of Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis BCR-HepB registry started in June 30,2012 to collect HBV cases from general hospitals or specialized hospitals for infectious diseases in mainland China. Demographics, diagnosis, laboratory test results, family history and prescriptions were recorded. The main criteria for registration is HBsAg-positivity more than 6 months, and these patients will receive followed-up visits every three to six months.