Tag: Hepatitis C

Knocking out Hepatitis B, C and D

Hepatitis B, C and D rely on a common factor for replication. This could be used to develop a cure for all three viruses.

Test and Cure via Pharmacies

Burnet study finds introducing hepatitis C outreach and treatment programs in Australian community pharmacies could significantly increase testing and cure.
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First Hepatitis B Rapid Testing in SA

After a long wait, hepatitis B point-of-care testing finally made its appearance at a community testing event in Adelaide. Hepatitis SA launched the first hepatitis B rapid testing clinic in …

Empowering Change, Reducing Stigma

Much has been said about the stigma around sexually transmitted infections (STI) and blood-borne-viruses (BBV). If you work with people living with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, you would …

World Hepatitis Testing Week

The first ever World Hepatitis Testing Week starts on 18 November. Inspired by the European Testing Week campaign which had been running twice a year since 2013, World Hepatitis Testing …

Going Reflex for Timely Results

There is a true story about Helen, who for 12 years, lived with hep C without hep C. She lived with the feeling of guilt, isolation and anxiety until she …

The Shape of a Hep C Vaccine?

One significant contrast between the two most damaging viral hepatitis viruses is that hepatitis B can be vaccinated against, but the is no reliable cure. Hepatitis C, on the other …

Does Pollution Make Hepatitis Worse?

Man-made environmental pollution is known as a significant danger to human health. Globally, air pollution kills more than 8 million people annually, and the particulate matter caused by Australia’s climate …

Unfinished Business

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience a greater burden of disease related to blood-borne viruses (BBV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI). In recognition of this alarming reality, Australia has …

Ready for Your Appointments?

Being prepared for medical appointments, knowing what to expect and how to ask the most useful questions can lessen the stress.
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Viral Hepatitis Conference Wrap Up

The 14th Australasian Hepatitis Conference had a different feel to it, much like in the classic Australian movie The Castle, it was the vibe.
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Stigma and Discrimination: Resources for Students and Researchers

This small collection of resources is a brief introduction to viral hepatitis related stigma and discrimination, selected especially for students or people researching the topic. You can find many more …

Shopping Centre Fibroscans – Popular as Hot Cakes

A liver health scan would not be on your ‘to-get’ list when you visit your local stores, so shoppers at the Arndale Shopping Centre in Kilkenny, north-west of Adelaide, were …

World Hepatitis Day 2024 – Time to Act!

South Australia must continue the momentum of progress towards hepatitis elimination and ensure that no community is left behind. This was the call from the State’s Minister for Health and …

World Hepatitis Day Parliamentary Event

Australia has been urged to accelerate action to eliminate hepatitis B and hepatitis C, with Health Minister Mark Butler MP addressing a renewed push to curb the epidemics. He spoke …

60-Second HCV Test Approved

The INSTI HCV Antibody point-of-care test has received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration, meaning it can now be used widely in Australia. This test is a single-use, rapid, flow-through …

Refugee Week: Resources for Your Health – and Your Liver

Refugees and migrants have a variety of different health needs, shaped by experiences in country of origin, migration journey, host country’s policies, and living/working conditions.

The UK’s Infected Blood Scandal: An Explainer

The infected blood scandal has been labeled the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. Over 3,000 people have died as a result of receiving contaminated blood.

Budget 2024 – What’s in it for Viral Hepatitis

There's some welcome funding for the fight to eliminate viral hepatitis but it's disappointing to note that hepatitis B again gets a back seat.

Global Elimination: Low-Middle Income Countries Need New Financing Strategies

Direct-acting antivirals is the most effective weapon in the fight to eliminate hepatitis C, but access is very dependent on which country you're in.
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Past Hep B No Cancer Risk for People Cured of Hep C

For a long time it has been standard practice to recommend anyone living with hepatitis C to get vaccinated against hepatitis B, as the two viruses together can put more …

Cash Rewards for Hep C Treatment

A study is exploring whether cash rewards would motivate people to start hepatitis C treatment, and if it does, what level of payment is needed.

Alcohol No Barrier to SVR

Research finds alcohol does not reduce chances of successful hepatitis C treatment.

Liver Cancer Control Roadmap

The elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C is one of the key strategies outlined in a set of guidelines addressing the alarming rise of liver cancer cases and associated …