Category: Hepatitis

The new wave of Hep C treatments is coming

Treating hepatitis C (HCV) presents challenges for those taking medications, but it looks like that’s going to change dramatically over the next few years, thanks to new treatments on the horizon. Being tested in clinical trials right now, they aim to increase the cure rate, shorten the treatment time, decrease side effects and cut the… Read more »

CATIE HepCinfo Update

New and Noteworthy 15 year study shows benefits of harm reduction programs in Vancouver Harm reduction programs in Vancouver have reduced drug use and needle sharing, leading to fewer HIV and Hep C infections and increased access to addiction treatment, concludes the report “Drug Situation in Vancouver”. The report, published by the Urban Health Initiative… Read more »

hepCinfoUpdates

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