This article estimates the comprehensive value of direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of hepatitis C virus using a generalized cost-effectiveness analysis. Objectives: To estimate the ...

A recent study by UW researchers found that the 2019 “Hep C Free Washington” initiative was correlated with a decrease in the per-patient cost of treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV).  HCV is the most ...

The risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) persists even after the elimination of HCV infection through direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy, especially for those who do not have a sustained viral ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among 133,732 veterans with HCV, 80.1% initiated treatment and 91.6% achieved SVR. Younger veterans were less ...

Hepatitis C is one of the most common viral infections in the United States. Without treatment, hepatitis C can lead to severe health issues. Epclusa was approved to treat chronic hepatitis C by the ...

For decades, many Americans with hepatitis C have struggled to get tested or died waiting for a cure that remained inaccessibly expensive within the nation's fractured health care system. President ...

Credit: Getty Images A case of a 45-year-old construction worker with a history of intravenous drug use, homelessness, and occasional alcohol and tobacco use. A 45-year-old White construction worker ...

Statistics on six diseases causing the most food and waterborne infections in Europe have been published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The most recent data shows ...

Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect your skin and mucous membranes. Researchers do not yet know the exact cause, but hepatitis C may be one possible risk factor. Lichen planus ...