Diagnosis

Hepatitis C Causes Severe Kidney Injury, Highlighting Need for Effective Treatment and Prevention

Hepatitis C (HCV) can cause kidney injury through immune complexes, cryoglobulins, and direct viral effects, leading to acute kidney injury (AKI) and accelerating chronic kidney…

Geraldine Joseph,

MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM
Physician Associate, Samaritan DayTop Village

Patient Management Guidelines

Articles

Coinfection with HIV, HBV, and HCV: Challenges and Future Therapies

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are blood-borne viruses with shared transmission routes,...

CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM

Study Reveals Long-Term Effects of DAA Treatment on Thrombocytopenia and Leukocytopenia in HCV-Cirrhosis Patients

Thrombocytopenia due to hypersplenism is a common complication of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-associated cirrhosis. While HCV eradication has shown improvement...

CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM

NHANES Data Show 2 Million US HCV Cases: Calls for Improved Testing and Treatment

A study using 2013-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data to update hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection prevalence...

CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C

Report Highlights Shift to Noninvasive Tests for Liver Fibrosis Assessment in Patients With HCV Amid DAA Treatments

In a report, researchers discussed the evolving role of noninvasive tests (NITs) in assessing liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C...

CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C

US Health Guidelines Stress Regular Screening, Integrated ART for HCV/HIV Coinfection

Members and consultants of the US Department of Health and Human Services panel released their recommendations for antiretroviral use in...

CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

Review Guides Blood Bank Management of HCV Positive Donors

This review offers guidance for blood bank staff on handling hepatitis C virus (HCV) positive donors. Essential for early intervention,...