Hepatitis C Treatment
Overview and Guides
- Pegylated Interferon (Pegasys, PEG-Intron) (December 29, 2008)
From AIDS Treatment Data Network
- Ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, Ribasphere) (December 29, 2008)
From AIDS Treatment Data Network
- Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents: Special Issues (PowerPoint) (November 3, 2008)
61 slides with speaker notes.
From AETC National Resource Center
- Clinical Manual: Hepatitis C Treatment (February 23, 2008)
From U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Hepatitis C Treatment Today (Fall 2007)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV (August 2007)
Testing, coinfection, treatment and support.
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From Treatment Action Group
- HCV Treatment Side Effects and Management Strategies (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
- HIV Drugs and HCV Infection (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
- Managing Cirrhosis (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
- Update on Management of the HIV/Hepatitis B- or HIV/Hepatitis C-Coinfected Patient (November 27, 2006)
Summary of current literature.
From The Body PRO
- Hepatitis C: Current Standards of Care and Future Perspectives (May 2006)
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From HCV Advocate
- Optimizing Antiretroviral Therapy for HCV-Coinfected People (April-July 2006)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C: Impact on Natural History (January 2006)
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From HCV Advocate
- Hepatitis C Virus Disease (December 17, 2004)
[Archived Article]
A chapter from "Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents" guidelines.
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In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hepatitis C Treatment Guidelines: Key Recommendations (October 20, 2004)
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From PositiveWords
- Summary of Recommendations in "Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV/HCV Coinfection: A Critical Review of Research and Treatment" (July 30, 2004)
[Archived Article]
From aidsmap.com
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV/HCV Coinfection: A Critical Review of Research and Treatment (July 2004)
[Archived Article]
Treatment Action Group, a prominent U.S. AIDS advocacy organization, has released this detailed report explaining key areas in which hepatitis C infection can be more effectively prevented, monitored and treated throughout the world.
From Treatment Action Group
- Hot Topics In Hepatitis C Treatment Research (June 2004)
[Archived Article]
Brian L. Pearlman, M.D., and Joseph E. Paris, Ph.D., M.D., review the most important issues in hepatitis C treatment research over the past two years.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Minimizing the Impact of Neuropsychiatric Effects During Chronic HCV Disease and Treatment (April 2004)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Taking Care of Your Liver (2004)
[Archived Article]
Fifteen tips on how to keep your liver healthy through diet, herbs, vitamins and plain old good sense (from the brochure "Viral Hepatitis and HIV").
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From AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Management of the Decompensated Cirrhotic Patient with HCV (November 2003)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Access to Care and Treatment for HCV (August 2003)
[Archived Article]
A patient's guide to paying for treatment.
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
- HCV Treatment and Monitoring Guide (August 2003)
[Archived Article]
A basic guide to hepatitis C medications.
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
- How to Monitor HCV and Liver Health (August 2003)
A patient's guide to the treatment and monitoring process.
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
- Liver Transplants: What You Need to Know (August 2003)
[Archived Article]
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
- HCV Services Offered by Drug Treatment Programs in the United States (July 2003)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Hepatitis, Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse: Managing the Triple-Diagnosed HIV Patient (July 2003)
[Archived Article]
Highlights for healthcare professionals from the IAPAC Sessions 2003.
In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Managing Those Important Unimportant Side Effects (July 2003)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Management of Hepatitis C Treatment Failure (June 2003)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Patients With Hepatitis C: Who Should Be Treated? (January 2003)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Medical Management of Chronic Hepatitis B and Chronic Hepatitis C (September 2002)
[Archived Article]
An overview of symptoms, treatment options and resources.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Recommendations for Those on the Frontline Against Hepatitis C (August/September 2002)
A guide for correctional health care workers on the management of HCV.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Hepatitis C: Managing the Side Effects (May 2002)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- The Importance of Laboratory Test Results in Hepatitis C Infection (May 2002)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Management of Hepatitis C: 2002 (PDF) (January 1997-April 2002)
[Archived Article]
Bibliographies from the National Library of Medicine, including citations for hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS co-infection.
- Managing the HCV Veteran (April 2002)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Hepatitis C: Who Should Be Treated? (February 2002)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Science and Treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection (December 2001)
[Archived Article]
An overview of characteristics and management of HIV/HCV coinfection.
In Topics in HIV Medicine
- HCV: PEG-Interferons -- How to Use Them (October 23, 2001)
[Archived Article]
In 66th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, from The Body PRO
- HCV: PEG-Interferons -- When to Use Them (October 23, 2001)
[Archived Article]
In 66th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, from The Body PRO
- Treating HEP C: Interferon and Beyond (Fall 1999)
[Archived Article]
An overview of treatment options for HIV/HCV coinfection.
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Hepatitis C: A Meeting Ground for the Generalist and the Specialist (January 4, 1999)
[Archived Article]
An overview of HCV diagnosis and treatment.
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and HCV-Related Chronic Disease (October 16, 1998)
[Archived Article]
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In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management (September 20, 1998)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Treating Hepatitis C: A Clinician's Perspective (July 1998)
[Archived Article]
An interview with Jerry Powell, M.D.
In Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
News and Articles
- Hepatitis C: The Changing Picture (Summer 2009)
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In Achieve, from ACRIA and GMHC
- Indonesia: Protesters Seek Cheaper Drugs at HIV/AIDS Meeting (August 13, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- State AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Hepatitis Coverage (PDF) (Summer 2009)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Hepatitis C Link in Colorado Cases Not Found for Weeks (July 7, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Canada: Manitoba Liver Expert Says Too Few Doctors Testing for Hepatitis C (May 21, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hepatitis C Not a Life Sentence, So Act Early: Doctor (April 22, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: Hepatitis C in HIVers May Cause Rapid Liver Disease -- Forum (March 30, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Is a New Generation of HCV Treatment Near? (November 2, 2007)
In The New York Times
- Sitges Statement on HIV/HCV Coinfection (September 1, 2007)
From Treatment Action Group
- Rapidly Progressing Hepatitis C in New York Gay Men (September 2007)
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In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Early Hep C Treatment Is Usually Successful in HIV/Hep C-Coinfected People (July 11, 2007)
From aidsmap.com
- Two-Thirds of HIV-Positive Gay Men With Acute Hepatitis C Achieve a Good Response to Hepatitis C Therapy, Small Study Finds (June 11, 2007)
From aidsmap.com
- Access to Hepatitis C Treatment Through State AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) (May 31, 2007)
From Treatment Action Group
- Drug-Associated Liver Disease During HAART: Impact of HCV Coinfection (June 2006)
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From HCV Advocate
- In the World of Hepatitis C Treatment, It's All About Teamwork (May/June 2005)
[Archived Article]
A Boston Medical Center team examines how to overcome obstacles to treating HIV/hepatitis C-coinfected people.
From The Body PRO
- Brown University Clinician Leads Way in Providing Competent Care to HIV/Hepatitis C-Coinfected Injection Drug Users (January 2005)
[Archived Article]
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Expert Panel's Decision to Recommend Against Routine HCV Screening Draws Community Ire (June 2004)
[Archived Article]
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- HAART With Protease Inhibitor Less Likely to Show Liver Fibrosis Than HAART With Nevirapine (June 2004)
[Archived Article]
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Hepatitis C -- To Treat or Not to Treat? That Is the Question (June 2004)
[Archived Article]
David Thomas, M.D., J.D., discusses the risks and benefits of providing treatment to people with hepatitis C, with a focus on U.S. correctional facilities.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- National HCV/HIV Coinfection Coalition Meets Capitol Hill (June 2004)
[Archived Article]
In April 2004, advocates visit with congressmembers to push for increased funding for programs helping coinfected people.
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Treatment Action Group Responds to U.S. Task Force's Decision Not to Recommend Routine HCV Screening (June 2004)
[Archived Article]
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Undetectable HIV Viral Load Slows Liver Disease Progression in HCV-HIV Co-infection (June 2004)
[Archived Article]
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- New York: Hepatitis C Treatment Rules for Inmates Continue to Draw Criticism (March 18, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Pennsylvania Plan to Limit Hepatitis C Treatment in Prisons "Puts Everyone at Risk," Opinion Piece Says (August 15, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Pennsylvania Prison System to Cut Number of Inmates Receiving Treatment for Hepatitis C (July 25, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Senators Introduce Hepatitis C Bill (June 25, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HCV Cirrhosis is a Life Threatening Disease (June 2003)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Colorado: Hispanics Launch Hepatitis C Campaign (May 23, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- University of New Mexico Launches Effort Against Hepatitis C (May 22, 2003)
[Archived Article]
Program trains healthcare workers on management and treatment of hep C.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Oregon: Class-Action Lawsuit by Inmates Demands Treatment for Hepatitis C (May 5, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV Lessons Used in Hepatitis C Treatment (March 11, 2003)
[Archived Article]
New HCV drugs in clinical trials act in similar way to common HIV drugs.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Jersey: Inmates Will Get Care for Hepatitis (October 31, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Jersey: Former Inmate Sues Over Lack of Hepatitis C Care (October 21, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hepatitis C and Telemedicine Technology: Closing the Gap in Access to Care (September 2002)
[Archived Article]
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From HCV Advocate
- Pennsylvania: Prisoner Unlocks Hepatitis C Epidemic (July 31, 2002)
[Archived Article]
An inmate attempts to organize for HCV treatment.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Is Liver Transplant an Option? (Summer 2002)
[Archived Article]
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Plasma Screening Improves (December 2001/January 2002)
[Archived Article]
Food and Drug Administration approves new test to screen plasma for HIV and hepatitis C.
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
- Conquering Hepatitis C, Step by Step -- An Editorial (December 7, 2000)
[Archived Article]
In New England Journal of Medicine
- Banding Together to Challenge Schering-Plough's Monopoly on Hepatitis C Treatment (Spring 1999)
[Archived Article]
In Notes From the Underground, from PWA Health Group
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