Progress Seen in Proportion of Pregnant Persons With Hep C Screening
There has been substantial progress in the proportion of pregnant persons screened for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Hepatitis C
Two Highly Effective Direct-Acting Antiviral Regimens Identified for Hepatitis C Genotype 6
Researchers assessed the effectiveness of both sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and gelcaprevir/pibrentasvir among patients infected with hepatitis C genotype 6.
CD4 T-Cells Do Not Predict Outcomes of Hepatitis C Treatment in Patients With Cancer
Researchers assessed whether CD4+ T-cell count predicts treatment outcomes in patients with cancer who received direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C.
Kidney Transplant Outcomes Similar Regardless of Donor HCV Status
In a study, aviremic recipients of HCV-positive and HCV-negative deceased donor kidneys had similar 12-month transplant outcomes.
Safety, Efficacy of DAAs for Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 6 Infection in People With HIV
A team of researchers analyzed the virologic response of hepatitis C virus to direct-acting antivirals in patients with HIV.
Preoperative Antiviral Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Improves Total Joint Arthroplasty Outcomes
Researchers assessed the effect of preoperative antiviral treatment for hepatitis C virus on the risk for surgical-related complications in patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty.
Analysis of Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes Among US Blood Donors From 2003 to 2018
Researchers assessed the characteristics and distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes among individuals with confirmed HCV infection who donated blood during a 16-year period.
Hepatology Clinic at a Methadone Center Increases Treatment Initiations for Hepatitis C Virus
Researchers assessed whether the rate of treatment initiations for hepatitis C virus infection among patients participating in a methadone treatment program increased after the implementation of a hepatology clinic.
Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir Safe, Effective for Treating Chronic HCV Genotype 4 Infection
Researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus in Rwanda.
Default Orders in the Electronic Health Record Increase Hepatitis C Screening Rates
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether the addition of a default screening order in the electronic health record increases the rate of hepatitis C virus screening among hospitalized patients.
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