{"id":7660,"date":"2025-06-16T12:45:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T16:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/?p=7660"},"modified":"2025-06-16T14:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T18:54:55","slug":"unraveling-hepatitis-data-pathophysiology-challenges-and-emerging-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/unraveling-hepatitis-data-pathophysiology-challenges-and-emerging-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Unraveling Hepatitis Data: Pathophysiology, Challenges, and Emerging Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis.jpg 2239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \"><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Overview<\/h1><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) guidelines recommend<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">screening for high-risk hepatitis B antigen carriers rather than all patients with HBV infection for hepatitis delta, although studies suggest HDV screening is rarely implemented.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal of this continuing education home study is to increase awareness of hepatitis delta,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">common signs and symptoms for clinicians to identify, and common risk factors. It is also to<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inform clinicians on the appropriate screening and treatment recommendations for this population,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and the associated adverse effects associated with treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/360.articulate.com\/review\/content\/453732d2-e19e-4a8e-be7e-5b645602b2de\/review\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis2.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"hepatatis2\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Click to start course<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>CLAIMING CE CREDIT<\/h1><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>This educational activity is provided free of charge.<\/h3>\n<p>If you wish to claim CE credit for participation there is a $7.00 accreditation service fee which is paid when you register for the course.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Target Audience<\/h3>\n<p>Pharmacists in all practice settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">List or identify patient-specific risk factors for contracting hepatitis delta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breakdown screening recommendations and requirements for diagnosis for patients at risk of hepatitis delta&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop patient-centered goals of therapy in those diagnosed with hepatitis delta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose an optimal treatment regimen for viral suppression in patients with hepatitis delta, including dose, frequency, and duration, and determine appropriate post-treatment monitoring&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to identify future educational needs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Statement of Disclosure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that the faculty may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations. No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Content Creator<\/h1><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7675 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan-300x293.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan-1024x999.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan-768x749.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan-364x355.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan-500x488.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan-1000x975.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/houlihan.jpg 1091w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Katherine Houlihan, PharmD, CDOE<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38866666 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38866666 BCX8\">Katherine Houlihan is a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care based resident working with Brown University Health. Her prior experience includes home health care and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW38866666 BCX8\">community based<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38866666 BCX8\"> pharmacy. Her current areas of interest include public health, harm reduction and primary care.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38866666 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/section><\/p>\n<p><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>CE Credit<\/h1><\/p>\n<p><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>The accreditation service fee for this program is $7.00<\/h1><p><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"_71dxafsx9\" class=\"cl-wysiwyg-loading\" data-shortcode=\"%5Bcl-button%20link%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uripharmacycpd.org%22%20text%3D%22Register%20to%20Claim%20CE%20Credit%22%20tooltip%3D%22%22%20class%3D%22%22%20style%3D%22prominent%22%5D\">Steps to complete the program and claim credit:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/360.articulate.com\/review\/content\/eeea0b83-0be5-4ccf-9ec2-c6f648cbceb6\/review\">course<\/a> linked below.<br \/>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/360.articulate.com\/review\/content\/453732d2-e19e-4a8e-be7e-5b645602b2de\/review\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/hepatatis2.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"hepatatis2\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Click to start course<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li>Login or create an account in LUX LMS, URI\u2019s learning management and CE reporting system, using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure accurate CE reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cAvailable On-Line Activities\u201d or \u201cHome Study Programs\u201d to find the educational activity.<\/li>\n<li>Select Take Post-Test and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover and Electronic Checks are accepted).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\" title=\"\">Register to Claim CE Credit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Requirements for Credit<\/h3>\n<p>Completion of the online educational activity and a program evaluation are required to earn credit. No partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\">www.uripharmacycpd.org<\/a> within 60 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pharmacy Accreditation Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6606 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/acpelogo-288x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"170\">The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This application-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW9956410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9956410 BCX8\">UAN<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9956410 BCX8\">: 0060-0000-25-029-H01<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9956410 BCX8\">-P<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9956410 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Release Date: June 18, 2025 Expiration Date: June 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p><\/section><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The goal of this CE activity is to increase awareness of hepatitis delta,\u00a0common signs and symptoms for clinicians to identify, and common risk factors. 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