HCV Prevalence Is Linked to Age, Drug Use Patterns in Men Who Have Sex With Men
“Among HIV-negative men who have sex with men who reported non-injection drug use, those who were aged 42 and older and used multiple drugs had a greater likelihood of hepatitis C infection.”
A Large-Scale Screening of Hepatitis C Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in the Community Using Saliva Point-of-Care Testing
“Conclusion: The point-of-care strategy on the street using a quick oral self-test at massive MSM events is feasible, well-accepted, and quick, and may be a useful strategy to reach other populations at risk of HCV infection”
Phil Lesh, founding member of the Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84
“”Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love,” the Instagram statement reads in part.”
Ohio State study finds donor livers are underutilized; more lives can be saved with hepatitis C-positive livers
“New research from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Comprehensive Transplant Center finds transplant centers can safely raise the number of liver transplants by increasing the use of livers from hepatitis C-positive donors or from donation after circulatory death. The study, published in the journal Transplantation, found short-term patient outcomes aren’t compromised by using livers from these donor groups.”
Digestive Health Specialist of St. Joseph spreading awareness during Liver Disease Awareness Month
“(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) While most people think of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October also marks Liver Disease Awareness Month as well. With liver disease increasing instead of decreasing, Digestive Health Specialist of St. Joseph is spreading awareness about why it’s important to get routine screenings and making sure that your liver health is in order.”
