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24.01.2022 We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the first on line version of the AHA ‘Introduction to the nursing care and management of patients with advanced liver disease’. Held over 3 X 1.5hr sessions on 17 Nov, 24 Nov & 1 Dec. This course is targetted to nurses who are newer to working in the ALD field and also to nurses working areas where our ALD patients attend, particularly in primary care, drug health, outpatient clinics, hospital wards, endoscopy units, palliative care, justice health and more. We ask AHA members to promote this course widely through your local networks. https://www.hepatologyassociation.com.au//introduction-to-

24.01.2022 AHA Working Groups are now offering opportunity for members to get more involved and connected. Members can share expertise and/or broaden professional portfolios while making strong and long lasting connections. Personal & professional benefits are significant. Don’t miss out in joining one of these teams! https://www.hepatologyassociation.com.au/me/working-groups/

23.01.2022 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu//S0168-8278(20)30/pdf

23.01.2022 Happy birthday Hepatitis Queensland

22.01.2022 Listen to the latest episode of My Amazing Body all about the Liver.

22.01.2022 Join the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis at the Doherty Institute, in partnership with ASHM for the digital launch of the Viral Hepatitis Mapping P...roject. This digital event will be the National launch of the 2018-19 report and will provide attendees with an overview of the outcomes of the report, methodologies used, and implications of these reports for future progress towards hepatitis elimination. This event is will be useful to a wide range of people interested in viral hepatitis in Australia; Australians living with hepatitis, community groups and advocates, researchers, clinicians, students, and public servants. 1:30-2:30pm AEST Friday, 31 July 2020. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdqwHxF See more

22.01.2022 AHA Aug eNews is hot off the press! Special call out to our Queensland based AHA members - your input is sought via a survey for implementation of Hepatitis QLD new Strategic Plan. For all members - we have AHA working groups currently recruiting seeking your input! Conference updates, grants and much more. Get involved! Click here https://www.hepatologyassociation.com.au//aha-enews-aug20/

21.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/174782242573723/posts/3470625756322672/

21.01.2022 #COVID19 has triggered lots of health information online that is not always reliable or trustworthy. Hepatitis Australias website is certified by the HONcode ...standard for trustworthy health information. All information on our site has been through a review process, including clinical reviews of medical information. https://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/ See more

20.01.2022 Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease burden: Australia, 20192030 https://buff.ly/3gEzqYS

20.01.2022 Video of World Hepatitis Day online event now available. Australia’s leading drug and infectious disease organisations joined forces to call for a re-engagemen...t in elimination of hepatitis C in an online event on World Hepatitis Day (Tuesday 28 July 2020). The event was held on World Hepatitis Day, and was a collaboration between AIVL, Hepatitis Australia, APSAD, and UNSW Sydney’s premier research institutes the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and the Kirby Institute.@AVILhttps://vimeo.com/442565194/a93ad21325

19.01.2022 A full wrap up of AIDS2020 Virtual is now available. Excellent opportunity for those seeking updates on HIV prevention, treatment and care. https://www.aids2020.org/

19.01.2022 Not yet submitted your abstract for AHA 2021 Biennial Conference? Closing date 30/8/21 is approaching! Don’t miss out in opportunity to show case and share your work. https://www.hepatologyassociation.com.au//abstract-submis/

19.01.2022 In treatment of #NASH with pioglitazone and vitamin E, reductions in a metabolic syndrome severity score by 48 weeks were associated with improved liver biopsy by 96 weeks suggesting potential for clinical use as a predictive tool. https://buff.ly/3jWoCIe

17.01.2022 For those who may have missed this research back in May, a change from NAFLD to MAFLD https://www.sciencedirect.com//arti/pii/S0016508520301712

16.01.2022 HCV course for Queensland Nurses working in general practice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services, sexual health services, corrective services, drug and alcohol and mental health, as well as tertiary settings in Queensland. Synopsis Nurses have an important role in ensuring improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C (HCV). This live online training 1.5-day course developed in collaboration with the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA), aims... to provide nurses with the skills and confidence in the clinical management of HCV to support individuals and their families. Event Description Online Training Session 1: 28 August, 9:30am-12:30pm AEST Online Training Session 2: 5 September, 9:30am-12:30pm AEST https://www.ashm.org.au/eventinfo/

16.01.2022 AHA Biennial Conference 2021 organisers invite abstract submissions for any nurse led work relevant to the Hepatology field. This event promises to be an exciting and innovative program using a completely virtual platform. All abstracts will be subject to peer review by specialists in the field. Relevant abstracts recently submitted to national or international conferences are welcome. Closing date for abstract submissions is 5.00pm AEST on Monday 30 August 2021. Successful... applicants will be notified by Monday, 13 September 2021. All successful applicants must be registered to attend the conference. A prize will be awarded for the best abstract. Submit your abstract here: https://www.hepatologyassociation.com.au//abstract-submis/

16.01.2022 Hepatitis Awareness Week approaches. Opportunity for virtual HCV & pandemic update here. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dual-pandemics-what-will-co

16.01.2022 Working in a correctional centre or emergency service comes with a unique set of challenges so it can be useful to know what situations will put you at risk of ...exposure to viruses such as hepatitis. Weve put together a handy infographic showing when hepatitis b and c can be transmitted. Download the poster here http://ow.ly/LMWn50AzyNx

15.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/84681637527/posts/10158554664682528/?substory_index=0

15.01.2022 Sidney shares her story of living with hepatitis B. Your personal story of hepatitis B or C can also help others in similar situations. Share a post with the hashtag #LetsTalkHep. https://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/blog/sidneys-story #HepFreeAus #hepatitis #NOhep #hepatitisB #hepB

14.01.2022 EASL ILC 2020 starts tomorrow, even if you are not registered to attend you can still dowload the abstracts booklet here.

14.01.2022 Today is World Pharmacists Day 2020. We would like to say a very big thank you to all the Pharmacists who are providing treatments to our Australasian hepatology patients. We have close colllaborations with our pharmacists, who are playing a vital role in care pathways.

13.01.2022 Upcoming webinar opportunity - HCV elimination among people who use drugs. Speaker Prof Jason Grebely. Register now. https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au//hepatitis-c-elimination-amo

12.01.2022 A huge congratulations to our lifetime member Tracey Jones on her award, we couldnt be more proud. Hepatology Nurse Practitioner, Tracey Jones, has become the first Australian nurse to be awarded the Associate Fellow - American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases designation. The award recognises clinical excellence and significant contribution to the field of liver disease.

12.01.2022 Its not too late to register for this free online event tomorrow- World hepatitis day! https://www.facebook.com/174782242573723/posts/3453784014673513/

12.01.2022 Review: Hallmarks of postoperative liver regeneration: An updated insight on the regulatory mechanisms https://buff.ly/3i9WuAg #livertwitter

11.01.2022 Hepatitis Awareness Week Webinar 2. https://www.arts.unsw.edu.au//stigma-among-people-who-inje

11.01.2022 Did you miss last weeks webinar on How to Present a Research Based Oral Abstract? You can now watch the recording here: https://vimeo.com/447649807

11.01.2022 Do you use social media for easy updates for CPD and education? Check out #livertwitter. This fabulous infographic posted today by our Hepatology colleagues.

09.01.2022 Calling all aspiring conference presenters! Free ASHM webinar 17/9/20. How to creat an effective and engaging rapid oral presentation. Register now. https://ashm.org.au/eventinforeg2/

08.01.2022 From the "Clinical Liver Disease" journal. "Novel Models of Hepatitis C Virus Care Delivery: Telemedicine, Project ECHO, and Integrative Care" Read it here ht...tps://bit.ly/2PBWlbL #AASLDjournals #ProjectECHO #HCV #HepC #DAA #telemedicine #telehealth

07.01.2022 Would you like to be part of the future for the AHAThe Board is currently seeking nominations for three active AHA members to join the team . This is a great opportunity to work closely with colleagues committed to representing and advocating for AHA members , providing professional opportunities and building on the strengths of the AHA . Skills/experience in strategic planning . business development , financial acumen, governance including prior Board experience , would be helpful. Nominations close 5pm AEST Wed 30 Sept 2020. Download your nomination form here https://www.hepatologyassociation.com.au//call-for-aha-bo/

06.01.2022 Did you miss this recent webinar with Prof Jason Grebely? Its not too late. Available here. https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au//hepatitis-c-elimination-amo

05.01.2022 Thoughts + well wishes to all in Victoria. Wed especially like to acknowledge our AHA hepatology nurses-many also working to support COVID19 efforts - who continue to work tirelessly through the pandemic to provide care and support for people living with liver disease #Nohep

05.01.2022 Testing and treatment for hepatitis C can be confusing. Weve made some guides in pdf and now a video to help you navigate your testing and cure options. Watch ...this video and use the link to find out more. https://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/hep-c-guides #HepFreeAus #hepatitis #hepatitisC #hepC #NOhep See more

05.01.2022 Do not miss this webinar! Join Sharon Lewin (Doherty Institute), Chris Beyrer (Johns Hopkins) and other speakers from around the world as they discuss the global response to HIV and COVID-19. Register here: https://ashm.eventsair.com//registration-site/Site/Register

04.01.2022 An upcoming webinar opportunity on 12/11/20 for AHA members - an update on current guidelines and practical insights into managing the care of patients with cirrhosis during the COVID-19 era. Sponsored by Gilead. To register, copy the link below into your url.

04.01.2022 ASHM is co-ordinating the development of an online course on hepatitis C for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Aboriginal and Torres Stra...it Islander Health Practitioners (A&TSIHW/HPs) in consultation with an expert steering committee. We are seeking expressions of interest for: 1. Course content reviewers 2. Course facilitators and presenters If you are interested in reviewing course materials or presenting sessions, please submit your expression of interest by Friday 17 August 2020: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDL5LCD EOI takes 3 - 5 minutes to complete. Reviewers may be non-Indigenous but should have experience working with A&TSIHW/HPs. We expect majority of work to be undertaken from August 24 September 25 2020.

04.01.2022 Effect of PNPLA3 polymorphism on diagnostic performance of various noninvasive markers for diagnosing and staging nonalcoholic fatty liver disease https://buff.ly/3g7A2G7 #livertwitter #NAFLD #MAFLD

04.01.2022 Our free Infoline is a confidential phone service providing information, support and referrals. Its for anyone living with hepatitis, workers, friends, family, or anyone concerned about viral hepatitis or liver disease. Call us on 1800 437 222 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

03.01.2022 More wonderful work being done by our AHA members, congratulations on the success Kristen McKee and the whole team. https://thepulse.org.au//revolutionary-new-project-helpi/

03.01.2022 WIN | Were putting your knowledge of Canberra to the test! Tell us Hepatitis ACTs OLivers location for your chance to win a Weber BBQ. Enter here: https://b...it.ly/2BWjbHV And . . . while weve got your attention: #letstalkhep Get more info: https://bit.ly/2BJdAEw See more

03.01.2022 Upcoming EASL nursing webinar on 12/11/20. Free Access. Important topic ‘Sarcopenia in chronic liver disease’. Pathophysiology, assessment & current evidence care strategies. Perfect for the early birds (8pm CET). https://easl.eu//register-for-our-nurses-ahps-webinar-on-/

02.01.2022 EASL - The Home of Hepatology read of the week.

02.01.2022 Virtual World Hepatitis Event

01.01.2022 For our AHA Virtual Biennial Conference on 4th & 5th November, we have put together a solid educational program with a broad range of national and international speakers. 8 easy & interesting CPD hours. In this COVID era we live in now, we are mindful of the new term virtual fatigue, so the program is spread over two days, of four hours each, which will also be recorded for your viewing later at your leisure. Click here to view and/or download the program & Register: https://www.hepatologyassociation.com.au//2021-co/program/