Evaluation of Jaundice in Adults - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2017 - Jaundice in adults can be an indicator of significant underlying disease. It is caused by elevated serum bilirubin levels in the unconjugated or conjugated form. The evaluation of jaundice relies on the history and physical examination. The initial laboratory evaluation should include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0201/p164.html
CDC Issues Recommendations for Identifying HCV Infection in Persons Born in 1945 ...
Jul 1, 2013 - Identifying HCV infection through testing is important to improve health outcomes in persons born in 1945 through 1965, because of increased risk of liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and extrahepatic complications. The HCV Birth Cohort Testing Work Group, including experts from...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0701/p62.html
USPSTF Recommendations for Hepatitis B Screening - POEMs - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2014 - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends hepatitis B virus screening for human immunodeficiency virus–positive persons, users of illicit injection drugs, men who have sex with men, household contacts or sex partners of infected persons, and persons born in countries ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1201/p795.html
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