The first hepatitis C virus genotyping test in the United States has been approved by the FDA. Made by Abbott Laboratories, the fully automated RealTime HCV Genotype II test determines the ...

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has released its 2023 Annual Report on Hepatitis B, C, and D in the city. The ...

If left untreated, Hepatitis C can become a chronic, long-term illness leading to liver damage, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The health experts on the testing team tell our newsroom, some people ...

A recent analysis from the University of Missouri found that mid-Missourians coming into its emergency room for opioid ...

A team at the Timmins and District Hospital wants to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030. The 'liver health team' was established last summer and has been carrying out testing, as well as treating people ...

However, you may not notice symptoms right away. Hepatitis C is diagnosed with a blood test and can be treated. In these instances, traces of blood carrying the hepatitis C virus can enter the ...

Having peers facilitate virtual visits may lead to many more patients with hepatitis C receiving treatment and clearing the ...

Home test kits for a virus which attacks the liver are now available to order online in England, as the NHS tries to reach those needing treatment. Hepatitis C tends to affect current or past drug ...

Viral hepatitis is a major danger to public health. According to WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, viral hepatitis deaths ...

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is spread through contact with blood, including sharing needles, getting tattoos or piercings with unsterilized needles ...

An anti-smooth muscle antibody test is a blood test that detects autoantibodies ... or habits that you should avoid when you have hepatitis C? Learn about the effects of alcohol, iron supplements ...