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Stroke Predictors in People With HIV Differ by Stroke Type

Study finds the two types of stroke, ischemic and hemorrhagic, have different risk factors.

At Last, Strong Evidence That Treating Hep C Offers Major Benefits

Scientists have firmly established an association between direct-acting antiviral treatment and a lower risk of liver cancer and death.

People With HIV More Likely to Have Various Other Health Conditions

Compared with their HIV-negative peers, HIV-positive individuals have higher rates of treatment for a host of health problems.

There Is an Unaddressed Smoking Epidemic Among People With Hep C

According to a recent analysis, smoking in this population is tied to depression and high blood pressure.

Hep C Is Linked to Kidney Disease but Treatment Mitigates the Risk

Among the hep C population, other factors associated with chronic kidney disease include being older and having diabetes or HIV.

People With HIV Lower Risk of Heart Attack by Quitting Smoking

Lowering blood pressure also reduces heart attack risk.

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