Hepatitis
From the Journals
Eradicating HCV significantly improved liver stiffness in meta-analysis
Liver stiffness decreased after patients achieved sustained virologic response.
From the Journals
Model validates use of HCV+ livers for transplant
A multi-institutional team of researchers has developed a mathematical model that shows when hepatitis C–positive-to-negative transplant may...
Conference Coverage
Hep C screening falling short in neonatal abstinence syndrome infants
SAN DIEGO – Screening message needs to be broadcast.
From the Journals
Study supports routine rapid HCV testing for at-risk youth
Routine finger-stick testing was the most cost-effective way to screen urban adolescents and young adults for hepatitis C virus infection.
From the Journals
Biophysical properties of HCV evolve over course of infection
Density and infectivity in relation to lipoproteins can change with diet.
News
FDA approves new treatment for adults with HCV
Results of two trials showed that 96%-97% of patients who received Vosevi had no virus detected in the blood 12 weeks after finishing treatment
From the Journals
Liver cancer risk lower after sustained response to DAAs
DAAs may reduce prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with hepatitis C.
Opinion
Hepatitis C is a pediatric disease now
The baby looked perfect: healthy term male, weight at the 60th percentile, normal exam. The mother, a 26-year-old diagnosed with hepatitis C virus...
Conference Coverage
HCV/HIV-coinfected teens rapidly progress to advanced liver disease
MADRID – Nearly one-quarter of HCV/HIV-coinfected teens have advanced hepatic fibrosis by age 20.
News
Few states fully back HCV prevention, treatment
Seven states have twice the national rate of hepatitis C incidence, but only three have comprehensive prevention laws and permissive treatment...