What are the initial steps to take when characterizing a hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection? What are the variables that influence antiviral choice? In the first video of our 4-part video series, a panel of experts discuss their approaches to characterizing fibrosis, selecting therapy and determining treatment duration, and assuring adherence. Stay tuned for our entire series that examines the key issues that impact effective management of HCV-infected patients in 2019, including assuring access to care, managing difficult-to-treat populations, and determining the duration of treatment. For additional resources for both patients and care providers, please visit the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) GI Patient Center .
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What is new about HCV care in 2019? In this video, watch the experts discuss how they currently approach the initial assessment and treatment of patients with HCV.
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Dr. Lim reports receiving a research grant to his institution (Yale University) from Gilead.
Dr. Bernstein reports being an advisory board member and consultant for Abbvie and Gilead. He also reports receiving research support from Gilead.
Dr. Brown reports being a consultant for and receiving research grants from Abbvie, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead, and Merck.