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- February 12, 2013 | AIDS.gov Blog
Sounding the Alarm on a Silent Epidemic: Federal HIV/STD Advisory Group Adopts Viral Hepatitis as Priority
The CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHAC), recently decided to expand its mission scope to target viral hepatitis.
Read Article > - February 06, 2013 | Hepatology
The impact of timing and prioritisation on the cost-effectiveness of birth-cohort testing and treatment for hepatitis C virus in the U.S.
The cost-effectiveness of birth cohort testing for hepatitis C infection is examined, yielding a finding that the greatest return on investment is obtained with patients are treated immediately and those with advanced disease are prioritized.
Read Abract > - January 31, 2013 | BBC News
Spread of hepatitis C pinpointed
A study of Greek injection drug users has revealed a pattern for the spread of hepatitis C, demonstrating that early diagnosis is key to preventing epidemics.
Read Article > - January 31, 2013 | USA TODAY
Hepatitis C found years after transfusion
Patient Greg Hays discovered he has hepatitis C during routine diabetes treatment in 2011; however, he has been infected since the 1960s when he had a blood transfusion.
Watch Video > - January 29, 2013 | Sacramento Bee
National Hepatitis C Survey Prompts Call for All Canadian Boomers to Get Tested
The Canadian Liver Foundation recommends that general practitioners immediately recommend a one-time blood test for all adults born between 1945 and 1975.
Read Press Release > - January 24, 2013 | Gastroenterology
Is The HCV Pipeline Heading in the Right Direction?
In this editorial, Drs. Aronsohn, Muir and Jensen, explore the lessons learned from the first generation of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) and apply this insight to optimize delivery, safety, and efficacy to patients who will receive future generation of DAAs.
Read Article > - January 14, 2013 | NPR, Morning Edition
As Hepatitis C Sneaks Up On Baby Boomers, Treatment Options Grow
NPR Morning Edition focused on the CDC’s recommendation for the one-time testing of U.S. baby boomers for hepatitis C, as well as some promising treatments for those with the virus.
Read Article > - January 10, 2013 | Economist Intelligence Unit
The silent pandemic: Tackling hepatitis C with policy innovation
Challenges from hepatitis C face all nations and a coordinated response is necessary to successfully combat this threat. Conclusions include improving data collection, awareness of the disease and reaching vulnerable patient groups
Read Article > - January 09, 2013 | The Lancet
Detonating a viral time bomb—the hepatitis C pandemic
The Lancet editorial staff notes the January 15 Economist Intelligence Unit’s report on hepatitis C and how it is a call for leadership to tackle the disease.
Read Article > - January 06, 2013 | NIH News
NIH investigators discover new gene that affects clearance of hepatitis C virus
The National Institutes of Health announced the discovery of a gene that bears promise clear and treat those with hepatitis C infections.
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