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- May 13, 2013 | Health Canal
The ABC's of Hepatitis: Mayo Clinic Expert Explains Types, Prevention
Dr. Stacey Rizza of the Mayo Clinic explains the basics of hepatitis treatment and prevention.
Read Article > - May 07, 2013 | CDC MMWR
Vital Signs: Evaluation of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Testing and Reporting - Eight U.S. Sites, 2005-2011
This article examines surveillance data from eight U.S. cities to argue that in order to identify current infection, a test for hepatitis C virus RNA is needed.
Read Article > - May 07, 2013 | CDC MMWR
Testing for HCV Infection: An Update of Guidance for Clinicians and Laboratorians
This article outlines CDC guidance for practitioners caring for patients with hepatitis C.
Read Article > - May 07, 2013 | CDC MMWR
CDC Vital Signs May 2013: Hepatitis C
Fact sheets on CDC recommendations for hepatitis C testing.
View Fact Sheet > - May 01, 2013 | American Medical Association
Hepatitis C Measures Now Available for Public Comment
The American Medical Association’s Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement® (PCPI®) recently released their ‘Hepatitis C Measurement Set’ in an effort to improve outcomes for adult patients with hepatitis C. The public is welcome to comment on the proposed measures until Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 5 pm CT.
Read Content for Public Comment > - April 24, 2013 | Medical Express
Research finds targeted screening for hepatitis C is cost-effective
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Health System have determined that screening targeted populations for the hepatitis C virus may be cost-effective.
Read Article > - April 23, 2013 | Nature
Hepatitis C drug nears approval
This article summarizes recent peer-reviewed studies regarding the news that Sofusbuvir has cleared its first phase III clinical trials.
Read Article > - April 02, 2013 | Berkeley Patch
American Liver Foundation to Honor Berkeley Woman
Dr. Carol L. Brosgart, VHAC Senior Advisor on Science and Policy, will be honored April 13th at the American Liver Foundation’s Salute to Excellence Awards Gala for her commitment to battling viral hepatitis.
Read Article > - March 20, 2013 | National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)
The Affordable Care Act and the Silent Epidemic: Increasing the Viral Hepatitis Response Through Health Reform
The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors examines the Affordable Care Act and opportunities for a response to viral hepatitis.
Read Paper > - March 15, 2013 | Financial Times
Hepatitis C: the cure?
This article outlines the history of hepatitis C, as well as current and future treatment options.
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