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Diabetes Linked to Advanced Liver Damage in People With HIV

A recent study also found that having a higher body mass index was associated with a higher risk of fatty liver disease.

Opportunity to Provide Comment on the Draft Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan

Comment on the draft Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan; details in the Federal Register.

International Registries Shed More Light on Liver Disease and COVID-19

People with advanced liver cirrhosis are at greater risk for severe COVID-19 illness and death.
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National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day 2020

NAIRHHA Day also brings focus to other epidemics fueling HIV disparities.

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Switching From Viread to Vemlidy Keeps Hepatitis B Suppressed for Two Years

People who switched showed improvement in markers of kidney and bone health but also rise in lipid levels.

Liver Disease Is Leading Cause of Death Among People With NAFLD

Liver complications, heart disease and non-liver cancers also account for most deaths among people with hepatitis B or C.

Dovato Shows Promise as a Rapid Test-and-Treat HIV Regimen

A high success rate was seen halfway into a 48-week study in which people with HIV started treatment within two weeks of diagnosis.

Mortality Risk Rises Sharply in People With Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV

Coinfection with all three viruses ramped up mortality risk nine times compared with having none of the viruses.
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First Hepatitis D Treatment Approved in Europe

Hepcludex, formerly known as Myrcludex B, suppressed hepatitis B and hepatitis D virus replication in clinical trials.

Viral Hepatitis Burden Continues to Rise Globally

Increased levels of chronic hepatitis B and C appeared to propel this rise.

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Latest Data Show Dramatic Rise in Hepatitis A, Smaller Increase in Hep C

Hepatitis A and B can be prevented with vaccines, and hepatitis C can be cured with antiviral treatment.

NASH Is the Second Leading Indication for Liver Transplants

The profile of chronic liver disease has changed due to obesity trends and advances in the treatment of hepatitis C.

World Hepatitis Day 2020 [VIDEOS]

290 million people have viral hepatitis and don’t know it. Raise awareness with a virtual video relay.

Updated Transplant Guidelines Allow for More Organ Donations

Especially from people who might have been considered a risk for transmitting HIV and hepatitis B and C

U.S. Needs to Improve Efforts to Get Refugees With Hep B Into Ongoing Care

The CDC analyzed outcomes among refugees tested by three urban clinics that screen refugees and found disappointing results.
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