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Mashup Score: 7Moving from Hepatitis Discovery to Elimination - 5 month(s) ago
To facilitate discussions around research and implementation strategies to advance the goal of hepatitis elimination, NIH staff (including DCB) and the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination launched a webinar series, “Moving from Hepatitis Discovery to Elimination: NIH Research Advancing Hepatitis Elimination.”
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Mashup Score: 0Improving Hepatitis C Care Through Point-of-Diagnostic Treatment - 5 month(s) ago
High cure rates underscore the effectiveness of the No One Waits (NOW) model in ensuring not only treatment initiation but also successful completion, ultimately reducing the burden of HCV in the studied population and possibly beyond.
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Mashup Score: 2
Mass General Brigham and Salem Hospital face a class action lawsuit over potential hepatitis and HIV exposure to hundreds of patients. The lawsuit alleges negligence and emotional distress, with the hospital claiming a minimal infection risk.
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Mashup Score: 0Combination Hepatitis C Therapy Efficacious in Those With Previously Untreated Acute Infection - 6 month(s) ago
Treatment with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (G/P) demonstrated a virologic response at post-treatment week 12, which was superior to the prior efficacy threshold.
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Mashup Score: 0Understanding the Risk of Infection Associated With Neutrophils and Alcohol-Related Hepatitis - 7 month(s) ago
With increased neutrophils during alcohol-related hepatitis, patients experience an increased risk of infection due to the impaired function of the neutrophils. A new study looks to uncover the mechanisms for which this hepatitis impacts the body.
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Mashup Score: 0Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Statistics | Did You Know? - 7 month(s) ago
This video features the link between Hepatitis virus infection and liver cancer. Risk factors for liver cancer include heavy alcohol use, diabetes, obesity, …
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Mashup Score: 0Mercedes Martinez, MD: Treatment Strategies for Autoimmune Hepatitis - 7 month(s) ago
Though a regimen of steroids and immunosuppressants are well proven, alternative options may be necessary.
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Mashup Score: 0Alcohol Use Does Not Interfere with DAA Treatment of HCV - 8 month(s) ago
Neither alcohol use nor hepatic fibrosis interfered with achieving sustained virologic response with direct-acting antiviral treatment of hepatitis C virus.
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Mashup Score: 2
AWS commonly occurs in patients hospitalized with AH and complicates the hospitalization course. Routine prophylaxis is associated with a lower prevalence of AWS. Prospective studies should determine diagnostic criteria and prophylaxis regimens for AWS management in patients with AH.
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Mashup Score: 0Hepatitis C Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults - 8 month(s) ago
Older adults who have hepatitis C may have a higher risk of developing cognitive impairment, a study in the American Journal of Geriatric P…
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Have you seen the NIH Webinar Series: Moving from #Hepatitis Discovery to Elimination? The presentations highlight ongoing research that can benefit elimination efforts. Check it out! https://t.co/UuIEH9tsEU @NCICancerBio @NIH @GlobalHep