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Anthony Fauci, head of NIAID, at the 2019 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle, at which he spoke of the federal government's plan to ramp up efforts to combat HIV

Amid Talk of “Ending HIV,” We Must Also Focus on Those With The Virus

That’s the core message of an essay by Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

In People With Hep B, Statin Use Is Tied to Reduced Liver Cancer Risk

Researchers analyzed cancer outcomes among a large group of South Koreans with hepatitis B virus.

Lanreotide Tempers Effects of Polycystic Liver Disease

Given to those with polycystic kidney and liver diseases, the injectable drug reduced the volume of swollen livers.

Fewer People With HIV Are Taking Statins in Ill-Advised Medication Combos

Protease inhibitors, including those used for hep C, and various other drugs may cause drug-drug interactions with statins.
The opening session of CROI 2018 in Boston.

The Best of CROI 2018

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

In the Battle of the Statins, Which Is Better for People With HIV?

A major randomized, double-blind study pitted Livalo (pitavastatin) against Pravachol (pravastatin).

Hepatitis C Treatment May Prevent Diabetes

On the flip side, a recent study found that hep C treatment was associated with rising cholesterol.

Statins Linked to Lower Risk of Cirrhosis in Those With HIV and Hepatitis C

The benefit is seen among with those with normal ALT levels, an indicator of liver health.

Cholesterol Drug Statin May Improve Standard Hep C Treatment Efficacy

Medications sometimes prescribed to help manage high cholesterol levels also show promise as add-on treatments for hepatitis C
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