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Baby boomers account for more than 74% of chronic HCV cases
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DAAs reduce mortality, cancer risk in HCV study
Large, prospective study showed direct-acting antivirals reduced mortality and cancer risk in chronic HCV-infected patients.
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Host stress response may be a factor in early-stage HCV clearance
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Young opioid users in NYC savvy about HCV
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Vitamin D–binding protein polymorphisms affect HCV susceptibility
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It’s time for universal HCV screening in the ED
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Hepatitis C debrief: Therapy has matured, access issues remain
Hepatitis C virus treatments are now broadly available, but challenges remain in getting the treatments to those who need them.
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Hep C–infected livers are safe for transplant
SAN FRANCISCO – An analysis shows no difference in graft survival or overall survival when a donated liver is...
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High rates of HCV treatment completion seen in people who inject drugs
Treatment of people who inject drugs will help prevent new cases of HCV, study coauthor maintains.
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High rates of prescription opioid, benzodiazepine use observed in chronic liver disease
SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly one-quarter were receiving substantial high-dose opioid prescriptions.
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Good news, bad news about HCV in kidney disease
While new drugs wipe out the virus, outbreaks are still hitting dialysis clinics.
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Struggling to reach an HCV vaccine
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Reviewing the state of HCV and HBV in children
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Myeloperoxidase elevated in HCV-related liver cancer
Marked expression of myeloperoxidase is associated with the pathogenesis of HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth
SAN FRANCISCO – A large, nationwide survey suggests the need for more hepatitis C virus testing among adolescents and young adults with opiate use...