HEPATITIS C

Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Liver Cancer Risk After Hepatitis C Treatment in HIV Patients

People with HIV and severe liver damage face a significant risk of liver cancer even after successfully treating hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). This finding highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring for liver cancer in these patients. The study focused on individuals with H

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Oct 16 2025HEALTH

Quick Checks Save Lives: How Fast HIV and Hepatitis C Tests Help in Barcelona

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 tre

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May 21 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Battle: Hepatitis C and Prison Drug Treatment

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 d

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hepatitis C: Peers vs. Traditional Care

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 wante

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Why Is Hepatitis C a Big Deal in Nepal?

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 i

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

What Doctors Think About Treating Kids with Hepatitis C

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 guid

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Beating Hepatitis C: More Than Medicine

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 advance

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Screening for Hepatitis C: Community vs. Clinic Care in Cambodia

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

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