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Appalachia Faces Fatty Liver Disease Crisis

Rising rates of obesity are fueling the epidemic.

Less Than 50% of Adults With Hepatitis B or C Know They Have It

National survey finds a majority of people with HBV or HCV don’t know their status.

Having a Relative With an Opioid Prescription Ups Your Chances of OD’ing

A recent study suggests that the U.S. opioid epidemic is linked to overprescription.

People at Risk for Hepatitis B Still Have Low Vaccination Rate

Hep B vaccines have been around for 35 years now, but a majority of people at risk are not protected.

Price Cuts for Hepatitis C Treatment May Have Boosted Pharma Revenues

However, many providers did not see such benefits—raising questions about whether drug pricing deals improve access to care.

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I’m considering buying prescription drugs from Canada. Is this legal? How do I know what I’m getting?

A look at what the law says about buying prescription drugs from Canada.

Yet Again, Emricasan Yields No Benefit for Those With NASH

Conatus Pharmaceuticals’ study of emricasan for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis found the drug had no significant impact.

Aspirin May Reduce Fibrosis in People with Fatty Liver Disease

Study finds people who took daily aspirin had a lower risk of NASH and advanced liver scarring.

Hep C Treatment Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s

Researchers found that this association was statistically significant beginning five years after treatment.

NIH Renews Veterinary Researchers’ $2M Grant to Study Hepatitis E

More than 20 million people worldwide contract the virus every year, which can be passed from animals to humans.

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How is hepatitis D spread?

Information about the less-often discussed hepatitis virus, hepatitis D.

Hep C Treatments Tied to Sharp Decline in Liver Disease in Australia

Researchers analyzed health data regarding modern hep C treatments specific to New South Wales.

Expert Panel Advises Catch-Up Hep A Vaccination

CDC experts recommend the vaccine for children, teens and HIV-positive people.

Hep C Treatments Apparently Not Linked to Serious Adverse Health Events

Researchers reached this conclusion after reviewing data on more than 30,000 people.
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