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Six Weeks May Not Be Enough for Early Hepatitis C Treatment

People who received a shortened course of antiviral therapy were less likely to be cured.
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Is COVID-19 PrEP on the Horizon?

Post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis could be a game-changer for immunocompromised people.

Larger Waistline Linked to Increased NAFLD Risk in People With Diabetes

With every centimeter increase in waist circumference, the risk of severe fibrosis rose by 5%.

Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Liver Fibrosis

However, no association was found between drinking coffee and liver fat accumulation.

People With Substance Use Disorders May be at Higher Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infections

Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to increased risk, NIH study suggests.

Rapid Care Model Leads to Better Hepatitis C Treatment Outcomes

Timely testing and treatment could improve outcomes for young people who inject drugs.

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Oral Antiviral Drug Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization in Half

Molnupiravir reduces severe illness and death, but it must be started within days after developing symptoms.

Greater NAFLD Severity Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk

A meta-analysis found that fatty liver disease was linked to both fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events.

Rural Areas See Growing Incidence of Liver Cancer

From 1995 to 2016, hepatocellular carcinoma incidence in rural populations climbed by 218%.

Newer Fatty Liver Disease Definition Points to Higher Mortality Risk

The MAFLD criteria for diagnosis was linked to higher all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

Are People With HIV More Likely to Develop Chronic Hepatitis B?

Antiretroviral therapy for HIV, also effective against HBV, lowers the risk of developing chronic hepatitis.

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Opioid Overdose Deaths Rise Among Black Americans

The study results, from 2019, precede the surge of overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Antiretroviral Therapy Protects Against Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis C and HIV

Cirrhosis severity and CD4 cell counts were linked to a greater chance of developing liver cancer.
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NIAID Scientists Find a Key to Hepatitis C Entry Into Cells

Understanding structure of HCV proteins could aid in vaccine development.

Subscription-Based Payment Models May Increase Access to Hepatitis C Treatment

Louisiana saw a bump-up in HCV prescriptions after the alternate model was introduced.

Beverages With Sucrose or High-Fructose Corn Syrup Increase Liver Fat

Sugary drinks also led to lowered insulin sensitivity, a risk factor for diabetes.
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