CCO Infectious Disease Podcast

Importance of Treatment for HBV: Patient and Physician Sharing Session #6

Episode Summary

In episode 6 of an ongoing series of sharing sessions between a physician and patient, Prof Tarik Asselah and his patient, who is living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), discuss the importance and goals of treatment for hepatitis B and provide a message of hope for persons living with CHB.

Episode Notes

In episode 6 of an ongoing series of sharing sessions between a physician and patient, Tarik Asselah, MD, PhD, and his patient, who is living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), discuss:

• Importance and goals of hepatitis B virus (HBV) treatment, with a call for broader access to treatment worldwide
• Screening for HBV, especially given the frequency of asymptomatic disease
• HBV vaccination as a preventive measure
• Living a healthy life and maintaining hope while living with CHB

Presenter:  

Tarik Asselah, MD, PhD 
Professor of Medicine
Department of Hepatology
Hôpital Beaujon
Université de Paris
Clichy, France

Content based on an online CME program supported by an independent educational grant from Gilead Sciences.

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3565S64