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Improving Hepatitis C Virus Treatment: Nurse Practitioner-Led Approaches

A recent quality improvement project at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Tennessee focused on improving hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment in primary care, emphasizing…

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SVR Drives Long-Term Symptom Relief and Health Gains in Real-World HCV Study

In a large, real-world study of 1,601 patients treated for hepatitis C across 11 US medical centers, those who achieved...
CURATED BY:
HoChong Gilles,
DNP, FNP-BC

Addressing HCV Reinfection in People Who Inject Drugs: A Comprehensive Approach to Elimination

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a significant global issue, especially among people who inject drugs (PWID), who are at high...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C
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END C Study Highlights Success of Decentralized HCV Treatment for Homeless Population

Researchers of the END C study evaluated the effectiveness of a decentralized, integrated model for hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

Direct-Acting Antivirals Allow HCV Treatment for Substance Users Without Abstinence

Substance use disorders affect roughly 25% of Americans aged 12 and older, with illicit drug use prevalent in 2022. The...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C

HCV Guidelines Emphasize Universal Screening, Simplified Treatment, and Global Access

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a global health challenge, despite direct-acting antivirals achieving cure rates over 95%. In the United...
CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C

Advanced Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Linked to Higher Mortality With Hepatitis C

Failure to achieve sustained virological response (SVR) and the presence of advanced liver disease are linked to higher mortality in...
CURATED BY:
Jennifer Geremia,
MSPAS, PA-C
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