Study Finds Most Children with Hep C have Developmental Disorder, Learning Difficulty
“Key Takeaways: A study found 62% of children with chronic HCV had neurodevelopmental disorders, with ADHD being the most common. Rising HCV-positive pregnancies, primarily due to vertical transmission, contribute to increased chronic HCV in children.”
Research shows low vaccination rates for hepatitis A and B in men who have sex with men
“Research analyzing European survey data from 113,884 men who have sex with men (MSM) and published in Eurosurveillance indicates that while most MSM have a basic understanding of viral hepatitis, only 44% report having been vaccinated against both hepatitis A and B. The data highlight notable immunisation gaps despite available vaccination and recommendations. Strong public health support and creating an open environment that enables MSM to follow recommendations will be crucial to reduce outbreaks among MSM and eliminate hepatitis B.”
Study finds high hepatitis C rates among opioid overdose patients
“New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine indicates that accidental opioid overdose patients in central Missouri have high rates of hepatitis C infections, despite only 40% of patients having a history of testing.”
Effectiveness of sofosbuvir-based treatments for patients with hepatitis C virus genotype 6 infection: a real-world study from East China
“Conclusions: SOF-based treatments achieved high virological and biochemical response rates in patients with HCV GT 6 infection.”
Hepatitis C Reinfection Rates Drop for Drug Users Over Time
“Hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection rates among people who inject drugs are high immediately after treatment in community settings, particularly among those reporting recent injection drug use and sharing of injection paraphernalia, but they decrease significantly over time.”
Survey Highlights Critical Role of Pharmacists in HCV Management
“Key Takeaways: Pharmacists are integral to HCV management, involved in screening, treatment evaluation, and patient education across various healthcare settings. The survey found pharmacists often independently select HCV treatment regimens and provide on-treatment or post-treatment monitoring.”
Emergency Department HCV Screening May Reduce Potential Hepatic Complications, Lower Costs
“Key Takeaways: Emergency department-based HCV screenings are cost-effective, reducing hepatic complications and long-term treatment costs. The study used a decision-analytic Markov model with a 30-year time horizon to simulate HCV screening and progression.”
Severance Hospital’s AI software identifies high-risk patients after cure of chronic hepatitis C
“Researchers at Severance Hospital have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of identifying high-risk patients who may develop severe complications, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, following the successful treatment of chronic hepatitis C.”
