New research aims to help improve uptake of hepatitis C testing
New research published in Scientific Reports shows persisting fears about HIV infection may impact testing uptake for the hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
Nov 14, 2018
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New research published in Scientific Reports shows persisting fears about HIV infection may impact testing uptake for the hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
Nov 14, 2018
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(HealthDay)—More than 2 million Americans have hepatitis C—and the opioid epidemic is a major contributor to the problem, according to a new government study.
Nov 6, 2018
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Naglaa Shoukry, Ph. D., and her team have made a significant breakthrough in their research aiming to limit the progression of liver disease. They have characterized the mechanisms of action of type 3 inflammatory cytokines ...
Oct 27, 2018
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Teens and young adults who have injected drugs are at risk for contracting hepatitis C, but most aren't tested and therefore don't receive life-saving treatment, according to a national study being presented at IDWeek 2018. ...
Oct 4, 2018
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(HealthDay)—African-American patients are more likely to have prurigo nodularis (PN), which is associated with systemic, cardiovascular, and psychiatric comorbidities, according to a study recently published in the Journal ...
Sep 13, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Meeting World Health Organization (WHO) targets for chronic hepatitis B by 2030 will be cost-effective, according to a report published in the July issue of Health Affairs.
Jul 27, 2018
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A new study has shown that genetic variation may increase the risk of severe liver damage in Caucasians with chronic hepatitis B infection.
Jul 27, 2018
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(HealthDay)—A guideline published in the June 4 issue of CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association, provides updated evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus ...
Jul 27, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Availability of generic antivirals for treating chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) is increasing, according to research published in the July 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity ...
Jul 23, 2018
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Among the most serious consequences of the opioid epidemic is the spread of hepatitis C among injecting drug users.
Jul 11, 2018
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