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#Liver Meeting 2020

Vemlidy Prevents Transmission of Hepatitis B From Mother to Infant

Two different studies found that Vemlidy was safe and effective for pregnant women and their infants.

Mavyret Effective and Safe for Latinos With Hepatitis C

Regardless of cirrhosis status, Mavyret led to high sustained virologic response rates in Latinos and other groups with hep C.

Over 25% of Women With Hep C Were Diagnosed During Pregnancy

Despite new guidelines, too few infants born to mothers with hepatitis C were screened for the virus.

Medicaid Expansion Improves Liver Transplant Waiting List Placement

Racial differences in waiting list placement improved in states that expanded Medicaid.

Liver Cancer Is Rising Fastest in Rural America

Areas with lower population density have not seen the same slowdown as urban areas.

State Policies Create Barriers to Hepatitis C Elimination

Requiring sobriety prior to treatment and curtailing harm reduction hinder efforts to eliminate hep C.

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