Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hepatitis C infection linked to increased risk of heart disease

Results from a new study demonstrate that chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and significantly increases cost of care and length of time in hospital.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Research tackles liver transplant failure

The re-infection of transplanted livers with hepatitis C virus (HCV) – which can irreparably damage the new organ - could be halted by administering a drug which blocks the virus entering the liver, research from the University ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study quantifies prevalence of chronic HCV infection

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is about 1 percent, with 2.7 million U.S. residents estimated as having chronic HCV infection, according to a study published in the March 4 issue of the Annals ...

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