Hepatitis C is a silent epidemic in the U.S., but this small clinic is proving it doesn’t have to be
“Although it’s been over a decade since game-changing curative drugs for hepatitis C were approved, progress has been slow and treatment remains out of reach for many. But one small clinic in Buffalo, New York, is proving that doesn’t have to be the case.”
Spatiotemporal evolution of HCV burden among women of reproductive age: a multinational age-period-cohort analysis
“Conclusion: This study reveals the complex epidemiological landscape of acute and chronic hepatitis C in women of reproductive age globally. Despite the anticipated decline in standardized incidence and mortality rates of acute and chronic hepatitis C among women of reproductive age worldwide in the coming decade, the actual number of cases continues to increase annually. This underscores the substantial challenges faced by the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating HCV infection by 2030.”
Pakistan Ramps Up Hepatitis C Battle with WHO Backing to Save 850,000 Lives by 2050
“In a bold step toward eliminating one of the country’s deadliest diseases, Pakistan’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and key partners, has pledged to accelerate efforts to eliminate hepatitis C. The renewed campaign, spearheaded under the Prime Minister’s National Programme for the Elimination of Hepatitis C, aims to prevent 850,000 deaths and 1.1 million new infections by 2050.”
New Biomarker May Predict Advancement to HCC in HIV/HCV
“Individuals living with both HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) who ultimately developed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) showed greater suppression of plasma extracellular vesicles (pEVs) after HCV clearance than those who did not develop cancer, based on new data presented at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science.”
Increasing HCC Mortality Rates in US Rural Populations May Be Driven by HCV
“Recent increases in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)-related mortality rates in the United States have been greater among rural residents than urban ones, as have hepatitis C-related HCC mortality rates, according to study results published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.”
74,000 children born annually with hepatitis C worldwide, study estimates
“A new study has estimated, for the first time, the number of children born globally with hepatitis C virus. The research, led by researchers from the National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Unit in Evaluation and Behavioral Science (NIHR HPRU EBS) at the University of Bristol, estimated that each year around 74,000 children globally are born with hepatitis C virus (HCV), with around 23,000 of these children estimated to still have HCV infection at age five.”
WHO urges urgent action to eliminate hepatitis and reduce liver cancer deaths
“Viral hepatitis – types A, B, C, D, and E – are major causes of acute liver infection. Among these only hepatitis B, C, and D can lead to chronic infections that significantly increase the risk of cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer. Yet most people with hepatitis don’t know they’re infected. Types B, C, and D affect over 300 million people globally and cause more than 1.3 million deaths each year, mainly from liver cirrhosis and cancer.”
DPH Highlights Hepatitis C Testing, Treatment for World Hepatitis Day
“COLUMBIA, S.C. – On July 28, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins people and organizations across the globe to observe World Hepatitis Day. The annual observance is a global call to action, and this year’s message is simple but urgent: Hepatitis C is now easier to treat, easier to cure and it starts with a simple test.”
