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NHS team carry out research on hepatitis B and C evidence published last year
Posted: 29 July 2010
The NHS Evidence, gastroenterology and liver diseases project team, has carried out a systematic search on hepatitis B and C to identify all high level evidence published in the past year, namely guidelines, systematic reviews, health technology assessments and economic evaluations.
Leading experts from around the UK have read and appraised these for their validity and relevance to the busy clinician. A list of the most useful papers, along with commentary from the experts, is now freely available on our site at www.library.nhs.uk/gastroliver.
The team has also identified uncertainties in research to contribute to the DUETs project (see www.library.nhs.uk/duets for more details).
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BVHG Draft Guidelines: comments & examples needed
Posted: 23 June 2010
The British Viral Hepatitis Group met on Friday 26 February 2010 to discuss the provision of services for patients with chronic viral hepatitis. The aim of the meeting was to discuss and develop guidelines to reduce the mortality from advanced liver disease as a consequence of viral hepatitis.
Clinical experts lead the sessions and interactive workshops. They covered:
- The hepatitis network
- The patient pathway
- Associated support
- Provision of therapy
- Community involvement
- Research, audits and wider engagement