Hepatitis
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Hepatitis C vaccine alters viral trajectory, but fails in chronic infection protection
BOSTON – First-ever randomized study does suggest changes in peak HCV RNA and an HCV RNA change after infection.
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HCV testing/awareness successful as part of HIV integrated care
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Rare mixed HCV genotypes found in men who have sex with men
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HCV+ kidney transplants: Similar outcomes to HCV- regardless of recipient serostatus
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Direct-acting antiviral therapy boosts survival for infected HCC patients
Adults with a history of hepatocellular carcinoma had a significantly reduced risk of death after treatment of HCV infections with DAAs.
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Patients with viral hepatitis are living longer, increasing risk of extrahepatic mortality
In sharp contrast with the viral hepatitis findings, mortality rates among patients with ALD and NAFLD have increased.
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Some HCV medications associated with serious liver injury
In many cases, the medications should never have been prescribed, according to the FDA.
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USPSTF issues draft recommendation statement for HCV screening in adults
The proposal represents an update and expansion of USPSTF’s current recommendation.
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HCV coinfection adds to cardiovascular risk in HIV-infected patients
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Statins hamper hepatocellular carcinoma in viral hepatitis patients
Two years of daily lipophilic statin use was associated with lower incidence of HCC and reduced all-cause death and liver-related death, compared...
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HCV-infected people who inject drugs also have substantial alcohol use