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CCO Treatment Updates

HBV Treatment: What to Start?

Module

HBV Treatment: What to Start?

Faculty:

Robert G. Gish, MD
  • Robert G. Gish, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/29/09

Expiration Date: 05/28/10


Physicians: maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 1.4 Nursing contact hours

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Begin the Module

Robert G. Gish, MD, describes the latest data and reviews the most recent guidelines on the optimal selection of first-line therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis B infection.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the latest clinical data and best practices regarding treatment strategies for treatment-naive patients with chronic hepatitis B infection
  • Discuss differences between FDA-approved treatments for chronic hepatitis B infection
  • Discuss the impact of HBeAg status on selection of most appropriate therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis B infection

Abstract

HBV Treatment: What to Start?

Download the Slideset


Download slide highlights from the CME-certified module on initial HBV therapies for self study and use in your own presentations.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1.40 MB | Date posted: 5/29/2009


Interactive Case Challenges

Managing Initial Treatment for an Asian American Patient With HBeAg-Positive Chronic Hepatitis B

Faculty:

Albert D. Min, MD
  • Albert D. Min, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/28/09

Expiration Date: 05/27/10


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

Status: Please log in to view status
Begin the Case Challenge

Learn about frontline regimen selection and on-treatment management of an HBeAg-positive patient and apply this learning with Albert D. Min, MD, in this Interactive Case Challenge.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe clinical considerations relevant to the choice of an optimal initial HBV treatment strategy for HBeAg-positive patients
  • Explain the latest clinical data and best practices regarding treatment strategies for treatment-naive HBeAg-positive patients with chronic hepatitis B
  • Cite differences in on-treatment monitoring and managing of HBeAg-positive patients with chronic hepatitis B

Management of Initial HBV Therapy for an HBeAg-Negative Patient

Faculty:

Calvin Q. Pan, MD, FACP, FACG
  • Calvin Q. Pan, MD, FACP, FACG

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/09/09

Expiration Date: 06/08/10


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

Status: Please log in to view status
Begin the Case Challenge

Attempt this Interactive Case Challenge and learn strategies for frontline regimen selection and on-treatment management of patients with HBeAg-negative chronic HBV infection with Calvin Q. Pan, MD, FACP, FACG.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe clinical considerations relevant to the choice of an optimal initial HBV treatment strategy for HBeAg-negative patients
  • Compare and contrast the latest clinical data and best practices regarding treatment strategies for treatment-naive patients with HBeAg-negative chronic HBV infection
  • Synthesize and apply differences in initial management strategies for patients with HBeAg-negative chronic HBV infection
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