Drinking alcohol is linked to health risks, says report
A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.
Jan 15, 2025
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High-cost outliers distort public discussions about drug development costs, study says
The typical cost of developing new medications may not be as high as generally believed, with a few ultra-costly medications skewing public discussions about the cost of pharmaceutical research and development, according ...
Jan 7, 2025
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Hepatitis C in Australia has more than halved in less than a decade, says report
In 2023, there were an estimated 68,890 people living with hepatitis C in Australia, down 58% from 162,590 at the end of 2015, according to a new report released by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney.
Dec 16, 2024
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Study finds federal needle exchange programs reduce health care costs and blood-borne infections
The World Health Organization has set a target of reducing hepatitis C infections to fewer than two per 100 people who inject drugs per year as part of an elimination strategy for hepatitis C. In 2024, Canada unveiled its ...
Dec 16, 2024
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Telehealth significantly boosts treatment success for hepatitis C in rural patients
New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities using both telemedicine and support from peers with lived experience in drug use.
Nov 27, 2024
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Men who have sex with men in Europe still vulnerable to hepatitis A and B
Research analyzing European survey data from 113,884 men who have sex with men (MSM) and published in Eurosurveillance indicates that while most MSM have a basic understanding of viral hepatitis, only 44% report having been ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Hepatitis C screenings shown to be uncommon among opioid overdose patients
New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine indicates that accidental opioid overdose patients in central Missouri have high rates of hepatitis C infections, despite only 40% of patients having a history ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Iowa resident dies of suspected lassa fever after trip to West Africa
Health officials are investigating the case of an Iowa resident who died of Lassa fever after traveling recently to West Africa. The Ebola-like virus is rarely seen in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for ...
Oct 29, 2024
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Hepatitis C treatment in Australian pharmacies could boost diagnosis and cure rates
A new Burnet Institute study finds that introducing a hepatitis C outreach and treatment program in Australian community pharmacies, particularly those offering opioid agonist therapy, could significantly increase testing, ...
Oct 25, 2024
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Q&A: How opioid treatment can keep newborns out of foster care
Opioid-exposed newborns were 41% more likely to be discharged home from the hospital with their biological mother when the mothers receive medication for opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy, according to a study published ...
Aug 14, 2024
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