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May 17th 2024
HCV testing was accepted by more than 80% of patients undergoing mammography and resulted in prompt linkage to care.
Study Finds High Hepatitis C Infection Seroprevalence in Pregnant Women
December 8th 2023The seroprevalence of HCV antibody among pregnant women was significantly greater among those with opioid use disorder and HIV infection, as well as in lower-middle-income countries and those with low levels of HDI.
Study Details Ultrasound Prevalence, Clinical Features of NAFLD in Patients with IBD
November 29th 2023The ultrasound prevalence of NAFLD was 23% among a cohort of patients with IBD, with study results further identifying several clinical characteristics associated with IBD-NAFLD including age, gender, BMI, and waist circumference.
Pegozafermin Shows Sustained Benefit for NASH in Phase 2b Extension Study
November 27th 2023Results from the 24-week extension period of the phase 2b ENLIVEN trial showed sustained improvements in liver fat, fibrosis, and inflammation among those treated with 30 mg weekly and 44 mg biweekly pegozafermin.
DAA Treatment Improves Liver Function, Increases Risk of Anemia in Patients With HCV, Study Finds
September 11th 2023Investigators noted improved liver function, increased prevalence of anemia, and decreased hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit index, and estimated glomerular filtration rate among patients with HCV after 12 weeks of DAA treatment.