Narrative review on ICIs in patients with viral infections and solid tumors
Cancer Immunotherapy Works Differently in Viral Infections
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with viral infections and solid tumors. It highlights…
Cancer immunotherapy can still work—and sometimes even control viruses like hepatitis or HIV—but doctors must watch for dangerous flare-ups.
CDC issues new guidance for completing hepatitis C virus testing
CDC updates guidance for completing hepatitis C testing to improve diagnosis
The CDC has published new guidance for completing hepatitis C virus testing. The document provides recommendations for testing protocols, bu…
The CDC released new guidance to help healthcare providers complete hepatitis C testing steps to confirm diagnoses.
Updated guidance for hepatitis C virus exposure and acute infection in healthcare personnel
Updated guidance for hepatitis C testing and treatment after healthcare exposures
This guidance document provides updated recommendations for laboratory testing, follow-up, and treatment of acute hepatitis C virus infectio…
Health authorities released new steps for doctors and nurses to follow after potential hepatitis C exposure from infected blood or fluids.
HCV treatment with direct-acting antivirals linked to reduced alcohol use in people who inject drugs
HCV treatment linked to reduced alcohol use in people who inject drugs
A secondary analysis of a pragmatic RCT in 755 people who inject drugs (PWID) found that achieving sustained virological response (SVR) was …
People who inject drugs and cured of hepatitis C showed lower alcohol use scores at every follow-up visit compared to their baseline.