January 30th 2025
Biocontainment, including the most recent threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, demands we continue to finance research, and continue cooperation with important organizations like the WHO.
Examining the Prevalence of HCV Infection Awareness in the US
January 12th 2017Monique Foster, MD, MPH, EIS officer, Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explains why it’s important for individuals to know that they are infected with hepatitis C, although they may be asymptomatic.
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Behavioral Traits Plague HCV Patients Who Achieve SVR But Still Have Higher Mortality
January 3rd 2017Despite the fact that an increasingly large portion of the hepatitis C (HCV)-infected population successfully achieves a cure for the infection, called sustained viral response (SVR), this population still deals with increased mortality rates.
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New Global Coalition Aims to Stop Future Epidemics with New Vaccines
January 3rd 2017A new coalition created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other global partners will launch at this year’s World Economic Forum, with the goal of supporting the fast-tracked development of new vaccines.
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EMA Releases New Guidelines for Direct-acting Antivirals in Patients with Hepatitis C
December 23rd 2016The European Medicines Agency (EMA) released guidelines recommending screening for hepatitis B in patients who are infected with hepatitis C prior to starting treatment with direct-acting antivirals.
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