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A survey of local health departments reveals concerning news—and a silver lining.

A recent Japanese study found that this risk reduction was greater than that associated with the hep B vaccine.

The assurance arrives as the pharma giant cuts off most emergency access to remdesivir, a potential COVID-19 treatment.

An epidemic of sexually transmitted hepatitis C among men who have sex with men has emerged.

The 2019 Liver Meeting in Boston provided an array of important findings about the treatment and prevention of chronic liver diseases.

HCV incidence in a Canadian study was lower than rates seen in some European countries.

The drug can quickly reverse opioid-driven overdoses.

A roundup of POZ’s reporting on studies presented at the Mexico City conference about HIV treatment, vaccines, PrEP and other concerns.

Traditionally hep C transmits sexually mostly among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.

Researchers believe that hepatitis C is spreading through sex from the HIV-positive population to those who don’t have HIV.

For over 30 years, the California-based group fought for treatments, research, education and quality health care.

Nevertheless, researchers advise careful kidney monitoring when pairing the medications.

A speedy overview of the major scientific findings presented at the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam (AIDS 2018)

Highlights from HIV and hepatitis C research presented at the 2018 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in Boston

Another initiative of the Elton John AIDS Foundation will focus on HIV and hep C in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

The rebranding reflects expanded services, including a medical clinic and a focus on STIs and hepatitis.