Telemedicine and peer support show promise in treating hepatitis C in rural areas
New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities using both ...
Tag: Hepatitis C
Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis
In this interview, we explore global and local efforts to combat viral hepatitis with Lindsey Hiebert, Deputy Director of the ...
OraQuick HCV self-test receives WHO prequalification
The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test which can provide a critical support ...
How did machine learning models perform in identifying hepatitis in patients with diabetes?
A recent Scientific Reports study evaluated the performance of different machine learning models in detecting hepatitis among people with diabetes. Study: Machine learning ...
Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women
In a recent article published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnant women globally and ...
Novel gene-editing strategy harnesses an unusual protective ability to eliminate HIV-1 infection
Genetic alterations that give rise to a rare, fatal disorder known as MOGS-CDG paradoxically also protect cells against infection by ...
Study shows how dietary saturated/trans fats promote liver tumorigenesis
In light of the recent pandemic, people across the globe are increasingly becoming aware of the importance of consistent high-quality ...
Study determines the diagnostic utility of liver stiffness measurement
Even after chronic hepatitis C has been cured, portal hypertension remains the major factor driving the development of complications in ...
Global burden of liver cancer could rise by more than 55% by 2040, analysis reveals
A new analysis reveals that primary liver cancer was among the top three causes of cancer death in 46 countries ...
Direct acting antiviral medications for hepatitis C may improve PTSD symptoms
More than six percent of Americans will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime. This potentially chronic condition disrupts ...
