How New York City Plans to End Viral Hepatitis by 2030
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How New York City Plans to End Viral Hepatitis by 2030

More than 300,000 people in New York City are living with hepatitis C or hepatitis B (or both), according to 2017 estimates. But a new strategy released by city health officials may help drastically reduce that figure. Last week, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the Plan to Eliminate...

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022by
Hepatitis is also a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) passed during unprotected sex
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Hepatitis is also a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) passed during unprotected sex

Hepatitis A is a type of liver infection that’s highly contagious and caused by the hepatitis A virus. This virus is commonly passed through food and water contaminated by small amounts of human feces from a person infected with hepatitis A. However, it’s also a sexually transmitted disease (STD) passed during unprotected sex. If you’re...

August 21, 2020May 5, 2022by
A Netflix Model for Hepatitis C: One Price, Unlimited Meds
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A Netflix Model for Hepatitis C: One Price, Unlimited Meds

Two states fighting an escalating hepatitis C crisis will soon pay a flat fee for unlimited drugs — Netflix style — to treat prisoners and low-income residents suffering from the deadly liver disease, with the goal of all but eliminating the infection. Netflix, the popular DVD and video streaming service, charges customers a monthly fee...

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019by
HCV hospitalizations increasing among baby boomers, men, drug users
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HCV hospitalizations increasing among baby boomers, men, drug users

Hospitalization for hepatitis C increased significantly between 2005 and 2014, especially among baby boomers, men, African-American and Hispanic patients, and patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders, according to data from a Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project statistical brief. “Baby boomers are aging and I think that’s where we’re seeing the greatest increase in...

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018by
“Find the Missing Millions” on World Hepatitis Day
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“Find the Missing Millions” on World Hepatitis Day

Today, the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) launched this year’s World Hepatitis Day campaign entitled “Find the Missing Millions”. Under the theme of “Eliminate Hepatitis”, this year’s campaign focuses on the importance of screening and linkage to care and calls on all individuals and organisations to take action to find the 300 million people living with...

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018by
Announcing HepVu – A Hepatitis C Surveillance Tool
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Announcing HepVu – A Hepatitis C Surveillance Tool

Today, we are proud to announce the launch of HepVu.org, a new interactive website that visualizes the first standardized state-level estimates of Hepatitis C prevalence across the United States. HepVu’s development was guided by a group of viral hepatitis experts, and the website is presented by the Rollins Schools of Public Health at Emory University...

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018by
Hep Vu: Hepatitis C Infographics
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Hep Vu: Hepatitis C Infographics

The CDC estimates that there are more than 3.9 million individuals in the U.S. living with past or current Hepatitis C infection, and approximately 17,000 new Hepatitis C infections occur each year. Share these infographics on your social networks to keep your community informed about Hepatitis C.

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018by
There’s a Cure for Hepatitis C. Why Are So Many People Still Dying from It?
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There’s a Cure for Hepatitis C. Why Are So Many People Still Dying from It?

Between 2.7 million and 3.9 million Americans have hepatitis C, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The virus can remain dormant for years, and by the time symptoms arise, the organs may already be damaged. Except for flu, hepatitis C takes more lives than all other CDC-tracked infectious diseases combined —...

May 13, 2018May 16, 2018by
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