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Has anyone been part of clinical trials? What was that experience like?

Please answer using these answer choices and feel free to share your story about your clinical trial experience. We'll love to hear about your experience. A:...

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WHO launches first ever global hepatitis report

Despite massive improvements in the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030, there are still problematic areas in the completely eradicating the disease as more...

Despite massive improvements in the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030, ther...

•7 years ago

Hepatitis C associated with increased risk for various cancers in older patients

HCV associated with increased risk to cancers other than HCC among older patients. About 3 million people in the US is infected with HCV. The CDC recommends...

HCV associated with increased risk to cancers other than HCC among older patient...

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Contributions to chronic HCV

A recently published study found that alcohol use disorder (AUDs) is linked to chronic Hepatitis C and that AUD was the most frequent comorbidity of HCV...

A recently published study found that alcohol use disorder (AUDs) is linked to c...

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Less restrictions & more price negotiation required for HCV elimination

To meet WHO Hepatitis C elimination goals, less restrictions & more price negotiations required. WHO HCV elimination goals are achievable in many countries but...

To meet WHO Hepatitis C elimination goals, less restrictions & more price negoti...

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Timing of DAA therapy and HCC response may impact recurrence rate

"Unexpectedly high hepatocellular carcinoma (#HCC) recurrence rates were reported among #patients who achieved sustained virologic response (SVR) after...

"Unexpectedly high hepatocellular carcinoma (#HCC) recurrence rates were reporte...

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Early treatment of HCV reduces extrahepatic morbidity, mortality

Hepatitis C is often defined as an illness of the liver, but what if it was more than just a liver disease? According to Dr. Negro, there is strong evidence...

Hepatitis C is often defined as an illness of the liver, but what if it was more...

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Global HCV elimination requires changes in prescribing, access, policy

Experts from the International Liver Congress believe that achieving global elimination of hepatitis C will require changes on multiple social levels. From...

Experts from the International Liver Congress believe that achieving global elim...

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Stop One of the Most Dangerous Healthcare Acts -HR 3742- Before it is Passed!

The Access to Marketplace Insurance Act - HR 3742 that would stop insurance companies from not accepting premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of...

The Access to Marketplace Insurance Act - HR 3742 that would stop insurance comp...

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We would like to hear your story

Dear Friend, Thank you for your support and continued interest in advocating for health viral hepatitis for our constituents to achieve optimal health...

Dear Friend, Thank you for your support and continued interest in advocating f...

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Put Away the FEAR..

You see, the fact that you have gotten to know that you have chronic (uncurable) disease, doesn't mean you're going to die tomorrow. The hidden secret many...

You see, the fact that you have gotten to know that you have chronic (uncurable)...

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Step up Let's not be silent any longer

Do you know that more people are dying from Hep c then from HIV. Do you know that this is because so many are totally unaware of Thier status Do you know that...

Do you know that more people are dying from Hep c then from HIV. Do you know tha...

•7 years ago

Asia Betancourt

I have been lobbying at the hill for funding for years I started with helping get needle exchange on Staten Island which was hard I became a hep C Navigator on...

I have been lobbying at the hill for funding for years I started with helping ge...

•7 years ago

Children with HCV

FDA approved new indications for HCV drugs to children with HCV. It’s estimated that 23,000 to 46,000 children in the US are infected with HCV. Learn more:...

FDA approved new indications for HCV drugs to children with HCV. It’s estimated ...

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Fatty liver disease the silent epidemic

Your diet and exercise regimen has a tremendous impact on your health. Lack of a healthy diet and exercise increases risk for fatty liver disease. There are...

Your diet and exercise regimen has a tremendous impact on your health. Lack of a...

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Viread and Baraclude study

HBV study showed viread is non-inferior to baraclude in safety and treatment efficacy. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2oz2Tvv

HBV study showed viread is non-inferior to baraclude in safety and treatment eff...

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Veterans and HCV

Veterans are affected by HCV and HBV at a disproportionate level. Homeless veterans are at an even higher risk for infection. http://bit.ly/2oXSOtd

Veterans are affected by HCV and HBV at a disproportionate level. Homeless veter...

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Generic active ingredient for HCV

This is the first time WHO prequalifies a generic medicine for HCV treatment. By prequalifying the generic active ingredient the generic medicine to treat HCV...

This is the first time WHO prequalifies a generic medicine for HCV treatment. By...

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and liver health

Early diagnosis and treatment is important to prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have an...

Early diagnosis and treatment is important to prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver ...

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Survival rate of liver cancer

Survival rate for most types of cancer continue to increase, but have decreased for cancers of the liver. The survival rate for cancers of the liver, which...

Survival rate for most types of cancer continue to increase, but have decreased ...

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NASH-based HCC tumors less aggressive than HCV-based tumors

A study on #liver transplant recipients with #HCC have found that #patients with #NASH-based HCC tumors suffered less risk features than patients with...

A study on #liver transplant recipients with #HCC have found that #patients with...

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Committee presents guideline for eliminating HBV, HCV in the US by 2030

The possibility of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030 is coming closer and closer. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine have released...

The possibility of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030 is coming closer and clos...

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Elevated rates of Parkinson’s disease found in patients with viral hepatitis

Researchers have found that patients with viral hepatitis have an elevated rate of subsequently having Parkinson's Disease. What could be the cause?...

Researchers have found that patients with viral hepatitis have an elevated rate ...

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HFI needs your help!

We need your participation to submit a proclamation in your state to increase viral hepatitis awareness and testing. It will only take 5 minutes of your time....

We need your participation to submit a proclamation in your state to increase vi...

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A2V 2017

Join #Advocate2Vaccinate in April and tell Congress that #vaccineswork! Learn more: http://bit.ly/2m6q00N

Join #Advocate2Vaccinate in April and tell Congress that #vaccineswork! Learn mo...

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