Curing Hepatitis C Is Associated With a Reduced Risk of Death

About one third of those in a global study of individuals hospitalized with cirrhosis had such infections.

Analysts say the market will reach $35 billion in the next few years.

For example: Hep C cures have meant fewer people to treat and fewer transmissions to potential patients.

This finding suggests the need for long-term follow-up.

Liver cancer development is strongly associated with hep B.

Nearly all those who have recently completed treatment in an Italian cohort are apparently poised for a cure.

A study in Glasgow provided treatment to those receiving opioid substitution therapy for opioid addiction.

Cure rates were near 100 percent even though the population in the study’s analysis had high rates of other health conditions.

Recommendations now include multiple systemic medications in addition to surgery and local therapies.