HCV Treatment Declined Nearly Twofold Between 2015 and 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis created new barriers to HCV treatment, leading to the lowest annual treatment rate in 5 years.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Opt-Out Increases Hepatitis C Screening Uptake
Eligible patients more likely to complete HCV screening if order is included with reminder
Gut Dysbiosis Improves With DAA Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Researchers assessed the influence of direct-acting antivirals on gut microbiota by analyzing microbial diversity and composition in patients with hepatitis C virus infection with or without HIV.
Liver Cancer Profile Differs in Black Patients With Hep C
Black patients have better liver function at the time of hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis.
New Algorithm Predicts Advanced Liver Disease
The CIRRhosis Using Standard tests algorithm could use results of routine blood tests to identify patients at high risk for advanced liver disease
American College of Physicians Updates Best Practice Advice for Chronic HCV
Based on guidelines issued by the World Health Organizations in 2018, the American College of Physicians has issued best practice advice that simplifies and improves treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus.
SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV
In a Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America white paper, updated recommendations are presented for health care personnel living with hepatitis and HIV.
CDC Guidance Issued for Testing, Management of HCP Exposed to Hep C
The CDC presented recommendations for testing and clinical management of health care personnel exposed to the hepatitis C virus.
Hepatits C Screening Recommended for Adults, Pregnant Women
Hepatitis C screening is recommended for all adults and for all pregnant women, except where the prevalence is below 0.1%.
USPSTF Recommends Screening All Adults for Hepatitis C Virus
B recommendation applies to all asymptomatic adults ages 18 to 79 years regardless of risk.
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