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Screening a Nation for HCV Needs an Update for 2020
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Preventing Hepatitis C

The Danger of Assuming With Hepatitis C

A dangerous step anyone can take against their health is assume they don’t have hepatitis C.

Many People on Medicaid and Prisoners Still Lack Access to Hepatitis C Treatment

Some state Medicaid programs and prison systems still restrict treatment based on substance use or stage of liver disease.
Elizabeth Owens

R.I.P. Elizabeth Owens, VOCAL-NY Activist and “Force of Joy”

Formerly a homeless person who used heroin, she advocated for New Yorkers affected by housing insecurity, drugs, HIV and hepatitis.

Preparing for Hep C Treatment

Being diagnosed with Hep C, testing and preparing for Hep C treatment is what we consider phase 1 of the Hep C journey.

Predicting Liver Cancer in People Cured of Hepatitis C

Readily available clinical parameters can identify those at greatest risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.

HIV, Hep C Testing at Detox Centers Needs Strong Linkage-to-Care Effort

A recent study in Boston found that only 6% of people at detox centers who tested positive for either virus received follow-up medical care.

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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.

U.S. Is Not on Track to Hit the WHO’s Hep C Elimination Targets

Only three states are expected to meet the 2030 goal.

How to Tell Others about Your Hep C

Telling others about your hepatitis C diagnosis is not easy. Here are some tips on how to tell others.
The National Harm Reduction Coalition revamped its brand and website September 2020

Here’s What the Future of Harm Reduction Looks Like

A revamped National Harm Reduction Coalition tackles the “racist war on drugs” and advocates for people who use drugs.

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.

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Epclusa Is a Good Hep C Treatment Option for Underserved Groups

Homeless people, incarcerated individuals and people with mental health conditions achieved a high cure rate.

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.
My House Clinic opens September 1, 2020, in Nashville

A New HIV and STI Medical Clinic in Nashville Operates on PRIDE

At My House Clinic, which also offers hep C and COVID-19 services, PRIDE stands for “Promotes Respect Inclusion & Dignity for Everyone.”
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Gut Microbiome Could Help Predict Advanced Fibrosis in People With Chronic Liver Disease

A distinct set of microbes sets apart people with advanced fibrosis from those with minimal fibrosis.

Viral Hepatitis Burden Continues to Rise Globally

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