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Few recontracted the virus after being cured, and some of those who got reinfected spontaneously cleared it.

I’ve been feeling a little daunted about how much ground we have lost to the opioid epidemic as we struggle against viral hepatitis.

The opioid epidemic is likely fueling the rise, which is particularly steep in Appalachia.

A look at the most notable HIV-related studies presented at the 2017 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle.

Researchers analyzed factors associated with testing positive for HIV following a hepatitis C diagnosis.

FDA commissioner Robert Califf's overview of the opioid epidemic in the United States, and recent actions taken by the FDA.

The finding applies to injection drug users who have spontaneously cleared or been treated and cured of hepatitis C.

As many States have been tackling the recent heroin and opioid problem sweeping the nation, one has been hit hardest.

Lawrence County recently became the 7th county approved to operate a SSP but more counties must follow quickly.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced an expansion to the government’s official plan to combat the opioid epidemic.

An essay that explores the intersection of pregnancy, addiction and hepatitis C transmission.

And why a public health expert there now says, “We have pretty much stopped the spread of HIV.”

More difficult than getting drugs that cause addiction

The new device, called probuphine, delivers a steady dose of the anti-addiction drug buprenorphine over the course of six months.

The move is part of an aggressive effort by federal health authorities to help slow the country’s opioid epidemic.

The plan is to help U.S. health centers hire more than 800 providers to treat nearly 124,000 new clients who abuse drugs.