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Hepatitis C infection rates rising in women, young children
Rates of hepatitis C virus detection increased in U.S. women aged 15-44 years and in children less than 2 years old from 2011 to 2014, according...
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Hepatitis disease burden continues to rise
The global disease burden of viral hepatitis grew substantially between 1990 and 2013 despite other infectious diseases decreasing in prevalence...
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HIV patients with elevated ALT at significant risk of chronic liver disease
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in HIV-positive individuals can be a reliable indicator of chronic liver diseases, a leading cause...
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VIDEO: Nearly half of Medicaid patients denied antivirals for HCV
State Medicaid programs denied nearly half of requests to cover direct-acting antiviral drugs for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus...
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New HCV test approach could cut costs, streamline diagnosis
Key clinical point: The diagnostic rate of chronic hepatitis C virus may be increased by point of care hepatitis C virus core antigen assessment....
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Women underrepresented as GI division chiefs
Key clinical point: Male dominance is unexplained, and more research is needed to uncover barriers for female advancement Major finding: Women...
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Hepatitis outlook: May 2016
Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio is closely related to disease severity in patients with hepatitis C virus–related liver disease, a study revealed....
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HIV/HCV coinfection further raises inflammatory markers
Individuals with HIV and hepatitis C virus coinfection show significantly higher levels of particular inflammatory cytokines linked to liver...
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Chronic HCV boosts hospitalization risk, not just for liver
Patients with chronic hepatitis C infection have significantly greater risk of hospitalization for a range of health issues.
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Hepatitis A and B combo vaccinations remain effective after 15 years
Young adults who received a combined hepatitis A and B vaccination at age 12-15 years maintained immunity after 15 years, making a booster shot...