Medscape

Less Than Half of Perinatally Exposed Infants Are HCV Tested

Only about 40% of perinatally exposed infants were tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV), and less than 30% of eligible children ...
Medscape

Drop in HIV/HCV Coinfections After Nationwide HCV Program

“Nevertheless, these findings highlight the importance of treatment adherence, regular follow-up, and targeted prevention in order to reach the WHO [World Health Organization] HCV elimination goals,” ...
Healio

Jail-based HCV testing, treatment nearly halved incidence in ‘hard to reach’ groups

A jail-based strategy that includes hepatitis C virus testing, treatment and post-release navigation services could reduce ...
EurekAlert!

Washington’s hepatitis C elimination initiative expanded access to testing and treatment while reducing per-patient costs, UW-led study finds

A directive signed by former Gov. Jay Inslee in 2018 aimed to eliminate hepatitis C from Washington state by 2030. A new study led by the University of Washington found that the plan not only expanded ...
News-Medical.Net

Washington’s hepatitis C elimination initiative improves treatment access, reduces costs

It took less than 22 years after the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for a fast-acting, highly effective treatment ...