Patient Management

Hepatitis C’s Extrahepatic Complications: A Continuing Health Challenge Despite Advancements in Antiviral Therapies

Hepatitis C, a major health concern caused by the hepatitis C virus, leads to liver cancer and organ damage-related deaths. Despite advancements in antiviral therapies,…

Patient Management Guidelines

Guidelines for Hepatitis C Care and Treatment

The most up-to-date guidelines are put together and available in the WHO Guidelines for the screening, care and treatment of persons with hepatitis C infection downloadable guide.

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases provides expert-developed and evidence-based practice insights and guidelines. The advice centers on preferred approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and treating liver diseases.

Guidelines in the Management, Treatment, and Testing of Hepatitis C

The Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases have developed guideline recommendations for hepatitis C management, diagnosis, and treatment.

Understanding Hepatits C Virus

Authors of a review provide an overview of the pathogenesis of hepatitis C infection including the involvement of lipoproteins and the regulation of cholesterol and triglycerides.

World Health Organization Guidance

The World Health Organization has evidence-based guidelines in caring for and treating patients with chronic hepatitis C infection.

Articles

Hepatitis C Virus: A Global Health Issue with Neurological and Psychiatric Complications

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects 71 million people worldwide, causing both hepatic and extrahepatic issues, including neurological and psychiatric symptoms....
CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM​

Meta-Analysis Shows Significant Liver Stiffness Reduction in HCV Patients Post-Antiviral Therapy Achieving SVR

Researchers of this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the reduction in liver stiffness in hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected...
CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C

NGS Study Differentiates HCV Reinfection from Relapse Post-DAA Treatment Using Z-scores and Genetic Analysis

A recent study utilized next-generation sequencing (NGS) to distinguish between hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection and relapse in six patients...
CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C

Study Highlights DAAs’ Role in HCV Management

Researchers assessed the management of hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection, focusing on liver fibrosis and the impact of direct-acting antivirals...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

Dr. Andrea Cox Discusses Trial on HCV Vaccine, Highlights Need for Prevention Alongside Treatment

In this podcast, Dr. Andrea Cox from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discusses her team’s randomized controlled trial that...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

Review Highlights Potential of HCV-Positive Donors

A systematic review examined the impact of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) on transplants from donors who were hepatitis C virus (HCV)...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C
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