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

Delaying treatment for hepatitis C puts patients' lives at risk

Data revealed today at The International Liver Congress 2015 highlights the impact of delaying treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Researchers found that treatment delays have a serious detrimental effect on treatment ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Risk of hepatitis D higher among HIV infected and injection drug users

Researchers from Taiwan determined that individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or those who inject illicit drugs have a higher risk of becoming infected with the hepatitis D virus (HDV) in that country. ...

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