Patient Management

Post-Sustained Virological Response Care for Hepatitis C Virus: Key Insights

Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have revolutionized hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, achieving sustained virological response (SVR) in over 97% of patients….

Patient Management Guidelines

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.

World Health Organization Guidance

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

Articles

Improving Hepatitis C Virus Care Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran

A recent study conducted in Iran examined the hepatitis C virus (HCV) cascade of care (CoC) and factors influencing engagement...
CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM​

Expanding Hepatitis C Virus Care for People Who Inject Drugs

Injection drug use (IDU) is the primary driver of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in North America and Europe, with...
CURATED BY:
HoChong Gilles,
DNP, FNP-BC

HCV Eradication Restores Normal Iron Levels in Patients with Abnormal Serum Iron Studies

Chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection is often associated with abnormal serum iron studies, which can indicate accelerated fibrosis progression and...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

Concerns Raised Over HCV Transmission Study on Acupuncture: Call for More Accurate Analysis

Researchers of a commentary on a systematic review of hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission through acupuncture voiced several concerns....
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C
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Telemedicine in Opioid Treatment Programs Boosts Hepatitis C Cure Rates and Reduces Drug Use

Researchers of this study compared hepatitis C cure rates in those receiving care at opioid treatment programs through facilitated telemedicine...
CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C
Young woman doctor explaining diagnosis to teenage girl in her ambulance.

Rising Hepatitis C Incidence Among Reproductive-Aged Women: Global Trends

Researchers of this study examined the global trends in acute hepatitis C (AHC) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis among...
CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM​
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