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How Prevalent Is the Hepatitis C Virus?

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the global prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among dialysis patients by analyzing data from PubMed,…

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HCV-Related Arthropathy: Common, Benign, and Crucial for Early Detection

Hepatitis C (HCV) can cause kidney injury through immune complexes, cryoglobulins, and direct viral effects, leading to acute kidney injury...
CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM​

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

Hepatitis C: Rising Infections and Effective Treatments Highlight Need for Screening and Prevention

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer,...
CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C

White House Targets Hepatitis C Eradication: Public Health Labs Key in Treatment

The 2024 White House budget proposes eradicating Hepatitis C virus (HCV) within five years, utilizing highly effective direct-acting antiviral (DAA)...
CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM​

Integrated HCV Treatment Shows Limited Impact on Psychological Distress in Substance Use Disorder Patients

A recent study examined the impact of integrated hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment on psychological distress among individuals with substance...
CURATED BY:
Geraldine Joseph,
MPH, RPA-C, AAHIVM​

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Hepatitis C Treatment

Are direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) more effective than peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (PEG/riba)? Researchers...
CURATED BY:
Gabriella McCarty,
MSN, NP-C
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