Healio

Jail-based HCV testing, treatment nearly halved incidence in ‘hard to reach’ groups

A jail-based strategy that includes hepatitis C virus testing, treatment and post-release navigation services could reduce ...
Healio

Measurements for HCV cure could be done earlier among people who inject drugs

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Measurements taken for HCV cure at 4 weeks produced identical results for people who inject drugs as those taken ...
Medscape

Drop in HIV/HCV Coinfections After Nationwide HCV Program

“Nevertheless, these findings highlight the importance of treatment adherence, regular follow-up, and targeted prevention in order to reach the WHO [World Health Organization] HCV elimination goals,” ...

Washington expands hepatitis C testing, cutting per-patient costs by more than 45%

It took less than 22 years after the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for a fast-acting, highly effective treatment to become available. Modern drugs are more than 95% effective at curing ...
EurekAlert!

Washington’s hepatitis C elimination initiative expanded access to testing and treatment while reducing per-patient costs, UW-led study finds

A directive signed by former Gov. Jay Inslee in 2018 aimed to eliminate hepatitis C from Washington state by 2030. A new study led by the University of Washington found that the plan not only expanded ...