Hepatitis

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National brand spending and new patient rates for hepatitis C virus dropped last year.

The pharma giant will now focus on its PD-1 cancer immunotherapy Keytruda.

Ramping up programs for injection drug users is a key part in preventing transmission of hepatitis C.

Testing and treatment programs should focus on populations driving new cases of hepatitis C virus.

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Recent studies suggested that hepatitis C antiviral drugs may increase the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

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There are several key therapeutics areas of which to be aware.

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This decision was made based on a review of available phase 2 efficacy data and in consideration of the evolving marketplace and the growing number of treatment options available for patients with chronic HCV infection, including elbasvir and grazoprevir (Zepatier).

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Promotion of healthy lifestyle changes are crucial among HIV-positive patients cured of hepatitis C.

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Coffee drinking can cut down risk of all-cause mortality in patients with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) by half, according to a 5-year study published in the Journal of Hepatology.

Same-day results increase the number of individuals who get tested and treated for HCV.

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Women with the hepatitis C virus have fewer live births and face a higher risk of miscarriage, infertility, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia.

With tremendous advancements related to hepatitis B treatment in the last few years, the other types of hepatitis viruses are often overlooked.

Limited proportion of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus received antiviral treatment before the widespread use of direct-acting antivirals.

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Patients with stage 3 kidney disease cured of hepatitis C virus experienced an improvement in kidney function following treatment.

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Sofosbuvir may help improve the kidney function of some patients with hepatitis C virus.

Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus remains high, despite an effective vaccine.

A bloated hepatitis C drug marketplace causes manufacturer to focus on hepatitis B.

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Determining how hepatitis C progresses is important when considering therapies and the associated costs for different patient groups.

This article highlights several key therapeutics areas with Vosevi that every pharmacist should know.

Accelerated fibrosis in women with a hepatitis C/HIV co-infection begins as early as pre-menopausal years.