Hepatitis
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Tenofovir disoproxil treated HBV with fewer future HCCs
VIENNA - Chronic hepatitis B virus-infected patients treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate developed significantly fewer hepatocellular...
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HCC linked to mitochondrial damage, iron accumulation from HCV
Mitochondrial damage and iron accumulation from HCV are linked to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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The VA vs HCV: Making a Deadly Disease a Memory
The VA is “within striking distance” of eliminating the hepatitis C virus in all veterans “willing and able to be treated,” with the expectation...
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An HCV-infected population showed gaps in HBV testing, vaccination, and care
Original Research
Significant HbA1c Lowering in Patients Achieving a Hepatitis C Virus Cure
The immediate clinically significant reduction in hemoglobin A1c following HCV treatment observed in this study contrasts with the expected rise...
Original Research
Achieving Excellence in Hepatitis B Virus Care for Veterans in the VHA
Enhancing care of veterans infected with hepatitis B virus who are in VHA care includes providingclinical guidance, informatics tools, patient...
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One HCV infection leads to another in HIV+ MSM
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For patients with HBV, daily aspirin may reduce risk of liver cancer
Sixteen years of data showed that daily aspirin therapy reduced the risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma by 29%.
Original Research
Current State of Hepatitis C Care in the VA
Although the VA has been successful in screening, treating, and curing many veterans infected with hepatitis C virus, reaching young injection...
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HCC with no cirrhosis is more common in HIV patients
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