Hepatitis

Shorter Treatment For Hep C May Be Equally Effective

A pilot study finds that even a six week course of antivirals can cure patients with acute Hepatitis C equally as well as the current 12 week regimen.

Hepatitis B Among Refugees May Become ‘Public Health Concern’ In Germany

Hepatitis B rates are much higher among refugees than the general population in Europe; here’s what doctors are doing to tackle it.

New Hepatitis C Regimen Cures Virus: Studies

Patients taking the new one pill combination had no detectable hepatitis C virus in the blood 12 weeks after completing therapy, which is considered cured.

NY Attorney General To Investigate Insurers Over Hepatitis C Drugs

New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office has asked 16 health insurers for documentation on patients who have been denied coverage of drugs used to cure hepatitis C, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Hepatitis C Could Contain The Next Big Antiviral Drug

Viruses are becoming more and more resistant to antivirals, but a Hepatitis C-derived peptide might be a solution.

Hepatitis C May Increase Parkinson’s Disease Risk

New research suggests that people with hepatitis C infection have a 30 percent increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

The Link Between Heroin Use And America's Poor Disease Outbreak Preparedness

Infectious disease preparation is inadequate in 28 states, with rising heroin use contributing to the problem via the spread of HIV and HCV: report.

McDonald's Operator Sued After Diners Exposed To Hepatitis A

A customer sued the operator of a McDonald's restaurant in Waterloo, New York, after diners were exposed to food and drinks prepared by a worker with hepatitis A.

An Affordable Hep C Test Is On The Horizon

Current testing for the hepatitis C virus is expensive and not always readily available, but a new one-step test could change that.

Pamela Anderson Reminds Us Why Patients Need Equal Access To Hep C Treatment

Actress Pamela Anderson reveals antiviral medication helped cure her of hepatitis C, and now she wants to help others qualify and afford similar treatment.