In Barcelona, Spain, a new way to fight HIV and hepatitis C is making a difference. The idea is simple: test people quickly and easily, especially those at high risk. This isn't just about finding new cases. It's also about bringing back people who know they have these viruses but aren't getting treatment. The plan is straightforward. When someone visits the emergen...
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a big problem in prisons. Many people behind bars have it. It is a serious health issue that needs attention. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is a helpful tool. It can lower the chance of HCV spreading in the community. But what happens when people are locked up? How do they handle the risk of getting HCV again? And how do they use OAT...
Imagine this: You live in a remote area, far from big hospitals. You're dealing with both opioid problems and hepatitis C. What's the best way to get treatment? Traditional methods can be tough to access, especially in rural places. So, researchers in Oregon decided to test something new. They wanted to see if having peers help with treatment made things easier. Peer...
Hepatitis C is a significant public health issue in Nepal. To get a grip on this problem, it's crucial to understand how widespread it is, alongside how often it mixes with other viruses like hepatitis B and HIV. Researchers decided to dig deep into this. They wanted to figure out how many people in a big hospital test positive for hepatitis C, how many of those als...
You know what? There's a lot health care workers are not so sure about when it comes to treating young people with hepatitis C. We're talking about kids and teens living with this long-term illness. But wait, why's this important? The World Health Organization (WHO) is trying to update guidelines on hepatitis C. The thing is, we don't have a good grasp on h...
Hepatitis C is a sneaky virus that's causing a lot of trouble in the US. In 2019 alone, it led to about 15, 000 deaths and racked up a whopping $7 billion in healthcare costs. Even though we saw a drop in infections before 2010, the numbers are climbing again. It's not just about the medical advancements we've made; where you live and how easy it is to get healthcare...
Hepatitis C is a serious health issue in Cambodia, especially for people over 45. About 5% of this age group has the virus. To fight this, we need better ways to find and treat it. One important step is to look at how effective community-based screening programs are. This study, known as ANRS 12384 CAM-C, is a big test to see if these programs can improve access to h...