{"id":8231,"date":"2026-06-24T05:28:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/?p=8231"},"modified":"2026-06-24T05:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:32:06","slug":"unraveling-hepatitis-delta-pathophysiology-challenges-and-emerging-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/unraveling-hepatitis-delta-pathophysiology-challenges-and-emerging-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Unraveling Hepatitis Delta: 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\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authored by: Katherine Houlihan, PharmD, CDOE<\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\/student\" title=\"\">Register &#8211; $7.00<\/a>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Currently, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) guidelines recommend 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this continuing education home study is to increase awareness of hepatitis delta, common signs and symptoms for clinicians to identify, and common risk factors. It is also to inform clinicians on the appropriate screening and treatment recommendations for this population, and the associated adverse effects associated with treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>This program will be delivered online via Articulate.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Target Audience<\/h1>\n\n<p>Pharmacists in all practice settings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Learning Objectives<\/h1>\n\n<p>Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List or identify patient-specific risk factors for contracting hepatitis delta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakdown screening recommendations and requirements for diagnosis for patients at risk of hepatitis delta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop patient-centered goals of therapy in those diagnosed with hepatitis delta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose an optimal treatment regimen for viral suppression in patients with hepatitis delta, including dose, frequency, and duration, and determine appropriate post-treatment monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Technology<\/h1>\n\n<p>A mobile device or computer with an internet connection is required.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.acpe-accredit.org\/program\/continuing-education-provider-accreditation\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1382\/acpelogo-288x300.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Accreditation Statement<\/h2><p>The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.<br><br>This application-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists.<br><br><strong>UAN: 0060-0000-25-029-H01-P<\/strong><br>Release Date: June 18, 2025<br>Expiration Date: June 18, 2028<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">ACPE<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author<\/h1>\n\n\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\/houlihan-300x293.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Katherine Houlihan, PharmD, CDOE\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Katherine Houlihan, PharmD, CDOE<\/h2><p>Katherine Houlihan is a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care based resident working with Brown University Health. Her prior experience includes home health care and community based pharmacy. Her current areas of interest include public health, harm reduction and primary care.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Start Course<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for Credit<\/h1>\n\n\n\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=\"https:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\">www.uripharmacycpd.org<\/a> within 60 days.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Evaluation<\/h1>\n\n<p>All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to identify future educational needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>The accreditation service fee for this program is $7.00<\/h1>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uripharmacycpd.org\/student\" title=\"\">Register to Claim CE Credit<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login or create an account in URI&#8217;s 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\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Available On-Line Activities&#8221; or &#8220;Home Study Programs&#8221; to find the educational activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Take Post-Test and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover or Electronic Checks accepted).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statement of Disclosure<\/h1>\n\n\n\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 ineligible 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Katherine Houlihan, PharmD, CDOE<\/p>\n<p>The goal of this CE activity is to increase awareness of hepatitis delta, common signs and symptoms for clinicians to identify, and common risk factors.<br \/><b>This activity is available to access free of charge.<\/b><br \/><i>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.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":639,"featured_media":7742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[22],"class_list":["post-8231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-homestudy","tag-pharmacy-ce-accredited"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/639"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8231"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8304,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8231\/revisions\/8304"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}