Hepatitis/MASH

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Testing individuals not considered high-risk for hepatitis C virus addresses increase in new infections associated with opioid epidemic.

Lenvatinib (Lenvima) has been granted approval by the FDA as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Researchers have developed a novel peptide drug that has the potential to reduce tumor growth and slow down the spread of cancer cells.

Organ transplant recipients who received infected kidneys were cured of hepatitis C after taking antiviral therapy following the procedure.

Study offers insight into the evolution of global dissemination of hepatitis B virus genotypes D and A.

The FDA has approved updates to the labeling for hepatitis C virus (HCV) drug glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (Mavyret) to include new data from 2 clinical studies.

The revised labeling for glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (Mavyret) includes data from clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of the treatment for HIV-1 coinfected patients and liver and kidney transplant recipients.

Interaction between hepatitis C virus and high alcohol consumption significantly limits patient survival.

Silvestrol inhibited the replication of pathogens in both cell cultures and in a mouse model.

The FDA has granted approval to a pair of assays designated for the use with an immunodiagnostic system that detects hepatitis B (HBV) in individuals.

Hepatitis B virus core inhibitor under evaluation in a pair of global phase 2a proof of concept studies.

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Researchers estimated whether a hepatitis C vaccine could reduce transmission of the virus among injection drug users, even without providing complete immunity.

Taking advantage of cost-effective generic medications can improve access to hepatitis B treatment, especially in countries with a high disease burden.

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A new study provides insight into previously unknown details about the capsid that may have implications for the development of new drugs to treat the infection.

A new, inexpensive diagnostic test can help identify patients who require immediate treatment for hepatitis B virus across Africa.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape

Patients with both private and public insurers face high denial rates across the United States for life-saving hepatitis C drugs, despite changes in restrictions and increased price competition.

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) guidelines for unique populations have recently been updated.

Access to diagnosis and treatment must be improved worldwide to meet target goals for the elimination of viral hepatitis.

US report indicates new drivers of death have emerged over time and have continued to unequally affect residents at the state level.

Black patients may be eligible for a shorter course of hepatitis C virus treatment.

A recently-discovered hepatitis C virus subtype may complicate treatment.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.