Treatment
Treatment literacy materials that cover the basics of hepatitis C treatment, research on efficacy in different key populations, and global treatment uptake.
Materials in this section
Advancing Hepatitis C Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa
Findings from the TAC ANRS 12311 trial revealed the success of tailored treatment combinations to the specific genotype of HCV to optimize efficacy and minimize adverse effects. More
Increased Social Support Linked to HCV Status Awareness, Treatment Uptake
Access to care, health insurance, and social support systems were associated with increased hepatitis C virus awareness and treatment among individuals with a history of injection drug use. More
JAMA Paper: In People with Opioid Use Disorder, Telemedicine Treatment for HCV Was More Than Twice as Successful as Off-Site Referral
The study is one of only a few randomized controlled trials that have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of using telemedicine to improve health care access for vulnerable populations. More
Rapid Communication: Co-Administration of Treatment for Drug-Resistant TB and Hepatitis C
WHO announces forthcoming updates on co-administration of treatment for drug-resistant TB and hepatitis C. More
Telemedicine at Syringe Access Programs May Address Barriers, Expand Access to HCV Treatment
A survey found telemedicine-based HCV treatment at a syringe access program could improve access to treatment among people who inject drugs. More
Self-Reported and Objective Compliance for HCV Treatment Reflect Different Cure Rates
Study exposes the adherence gap in HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy among people who inject drugs. More
People Who Inject Drugs Report Unique Barriers to Hepatitis C Treatment
A Toronto study analyzes differences in hepatitis C treatment experiences based on drug use. More
How Does the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Change Over Time in Patients with a Hepatitis C Cure?
An editorial seeks to answer this important question, which has implications for surveillance guidelines, patient counselling and the development of HCC risk models. More
Changes in Inflammatory Cytokines After Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment Among People Living With HIV
A study evaluates the effect of hepatitis C virus cure on serum inflammatory markers among people with HIV. More
Barriers to HCV Treatment Initiation in People with a History of Illicit Substance Use
A qualitative interview study assesses pertinent barriers to HCV treatment in ambulatory patients with a history of illicit substance use. More
