Hepatitis C initiative saves Egypt about EGP 16bn in medical costs: Health Minister
“Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, has reviewed the Ministry of Health and Population’s efforts to implement evidence-based interventions and initiatives. He highlighted the significant success of the Presidential Initiative to Eliminate Hepatitis C, which screened over 63 million citizens and treated more than 4 million patients.”
Anger as some infected blood payouts put on hold
“Some victims of the infected blood scandal have been told interim compensation payments of £100,000 due to be made before Christmas have been put on hold. It is thought at least 10 bereaved families have received letters saying applications approved this month cannot now proceed until they submit new paperwork.”
Music and a Cure for Hepatitis-C
“After 10 years, of not being able to play, Gavin West is finally able to pick up his guitar again. Though his fight with hepatitis C led him down some dark paths, West feels like his experience has enriched his music. He hopes to use his voice and music to help others.”
Comparison of different noninvasive scores for assessing hepatic fibrosis in a cohort of chronic hepatitis C patients
“The continuous search for simple, noninvasive methods for assessing liver fibrosis remains very important to help risk-stratify and follow-up patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance and accuracy of six serological noninvasive scores for the assessment of liver fibrosis in comparison to liver histopathology.”
Telehealth significantly boosts treatment success for hepatitis C in rural patients
“New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities, using both telemedicine and support from peers with lived experience in drug use. The study, published today in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, outlines the results of a randomized controlled trial led by Oregon Health & Science University in seven rural counties in Oregon. The study enlisted people with lived experience in substance use to meet individuals who use drugs, test them for hepatitis C, and then offer them treatment through telehealth or referral to a physical clinic.”
Liver cancer rates are increasing rapidly: Mayo Clinic expert discusses the common, often preventable culprit
“Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world. While it’s less common in the U.S. than globally, the incidence is increasing at an alarming rate. Since 1980, liver cancer cases in the country have more than tripled, and liver cancer deaths have nearly doubled, according to the National Cancer Institute.”
Health Department Releases 2023 Hepatitis A, B, and C Annual Report, Highlights Progress Toward Eliminating Viral Hepatitis
“The number of people newly reported with chronic hepatitis C in 2023 in New York City decreased by 11% from 2022 and 67% from 2014, showing steady gains towards eliminating this preventable and treatable illness. However, there were increases in the numbers of people newly reported with chronic hepatitis B and people with hepatitis A in New York City compared with 2022. Inequities by gender, race and ethnicity, age, and neighborhood poverty level persist among people reported with hepatitis A and people newly reported with chronic hepatitis B and C in New York City.”
