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CDC Overhauls Treatment Guidelines for STIs

The agency emphasizes new therapies, prevention strategies and diagnostic advice for gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Shortfall in Hepatitis C Treatment

Disruptions in access to treatment and harm reduction services could set back effort to eliminate hep C in the U.S.

Most People With Hepatitis C Have Improved Liver Function After Treatment

However, some 10% experienced liver decompensation even after antiviral therapy.

Can a Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Help Protect Liver Transplant Patients?

An extra booster dose raised antibody levels in one third of people with organ transplants, but many remain unprotected.

Improving Outcomes for Homeless People With HIV and Hepatitis C

Low-barrier care and access to multiple services in one place can improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.

FDA Approves Two Hepatitis C Treatments for Younger Children

The Epclusa and Mavyret combination pills are now indicated for kids as young as age 3.

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Most People in Homeless Shelters Are Satisfied With Hepatitis C Treatment

Assessing patient-reported outcomes can support treatment for hard-to-reach populations.

Judge Rejects a Hepatitis C Settlement for Connecticut Inmates

His reason: The settlement granting inmates hepatitis C treatment also prevents them from suing the state for any reason.

Syringe Services Programs Are Vital to Ending the Hepatitis C Epidemic

This California county had the highest hepatitis C rates in the state, and yet officials have hampered syringe programs.

Pregnant People Should Be Screened for Hepatitis C

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises screening during each pregnancy.

National Hepatitis Testing Day 2021

Over 2.3 million people have hep C in the United States. The liver disease can be cured—but first, you must know your status.

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May Is Hepatitis Awareness Month 2021

About 2.4 million Americans are living with hepatitis C and 862,000 have hep B. Spread the word about this hidden epidemic.

More People Who Inject Drugs Are Being Treated for Hepatitis C

Based on surveys conducted in 2015 and 2018, the number appears to have nearly tripled in San Francisco.

Hepatitis C Cure Linked to Lower Risk of Liver, Cardiovascular Death

Among people treated for hepatitis C, diabetes and chronic kidney disease were both linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death.

“Vampire Facial” Salon Owner Faces 24 Felony Charges After HIV Cases

The former owner of VIP Salon was indicted after two clients who received “vampire facials” tested HIV positive.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case of Prisoners With Hepatitis C

This means that Tennessee can ration hepatitis C treatment among prisoners living with the life-threatening virus.
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