Despite the relatively inexpensive 1-time tests to screen for hepatitis C virus (HCV), Dr Fendrick and the panel explore the concerns that plan sponsors may have regarding the costs of new specialty ...

Hepatitis C is the leading cause of chronic liver disease and liver cancer in the world and affects an estimated 51 million people globally. Though the viral infection is easily diagnosable and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Chronic HCV infection was associated with a 1.8-fold increased risk for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Researchers have provided new insights into the lasting effects of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on the immune system, even after the disease has been successfully treated. The research ...

Hepatitis C rates are rising and the epidemic is moving into younger age groups, a shift linked to the ongoing opioid crisis, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PLAINSBORO, N.J. — The recommendation that all baby boomers be screened for hepatitis C, coming amid a tidal wave of new therapies that move patients from a chronic condition to a cure, is changing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The proportion of people cleared or cured of HCV by state ranged from 10% to 51%. The findings could help ...

While liver inflammation is the primary area of concern with a hepatitis C virus infection, the condition can also increase your risk of developing kidney-related complications, such as acute kidney ...

HUNTINGTON — Health officials said last week an increase in Hepatitis C cases reported for this year is likely due to increased testing — the first step to curing the virus. The Cabell-Huntington ...