
Severe outcomes may ensue in a high percentage of patients. The authors discuss the consequences in this brief podcast.

Severe outcomes may ensue in a high percentage of patients. The authors discuss the consequences in this brief podcast.

The “modern era” of treatment features multiple DAAs that target specific steps within the HCV life cycle.

State Medicaid programs and private insurance companies have balked at providing these drugs to their insured customers. But the tide is turning.

Testing is recommended for the persons who are more likely to have the virus but not know it.

Test your knowledge of screening and HCV management with these three short case quizzes.

What are the most important labs to monitor before, during, and after HCV treatment? Essentials in this brief slide show.

Patients can be identified at earlier stages of disease, before serious liver damage, and have improved clinical outcomes.

Knowing the origin and causes could help clinicians better determine who to screen and treat.

Primary care physicians can play an expanding role in achieving the benefits of testing, care, and treatment to help stem the epidemic.

Hepatitis C virus is the leading indication for liver transplant in the US. Is it time for state-mandated HCV testing?

Take this quick 8-question quiz to test your knowledge of a troubling inflammatory disorder.

Twelve-week viral eradication rates were high in patients coinfected with HCV and HIV, particularly in those without advanced cirrhosis.

High sustained virologic response rates were seen among patients with decompensated cirrhosis in European compassionate care cohort.

Sustained virologic response was seen in 99% of subjects, reflecting rates seen in pre-registration studies. Adverse events were mild.

A modeling study compared health benefits and costs of all currently licensed treatments, both singly and in sequential therapy of up to 3 lines.

Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of a deadly disease.


A young naval recruit presents with a cluster of symptoms that may sound familiar. Get more clues and a close look at the rash, here.

Do doctors’ politics affect treatment decisions on, for example, drug use, firearms, and sexual behavior? Do yours?

With new direct-acting antiviral agents, a rapid virological response was observed in a majority of patients.

SVR12 rates are high with sofosbuvir-based treatment regimens even when patients receive less than a full course of treatment.

Onset of illness was acute; fever is high and rash is widespread. Exam is performed in isolation. Your Dx?

Flu deaths are higher among persons with chronic conditions, like T2DM. Flu vaccination should be part of comprehensive secondary prevention.

Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of a common cutaneous bacterial infection.

Timing of the rise of hep C in North America is a puzzle. In this Medical News Minute, Dr Bobby Lazzara toplines results of a new study that offer clarity.