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Hepatitis C Treatment
READ FIRST:
- Hep C Treatment: Deciding When to Take the Plunge (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
- HCV Treatment and People Who Use Drugs (August 2007)
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In Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV, from Treatment Action Group
- Hepatitis C Treatment Guidelines: Key Recommendations (October 20, 2004)
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From PositiveWords
- Clinician's Guide to HIV/HCV Co-Infection (PDF) (May 2003)
A pocket-sized quick reference for health workers on HIV/HCV co-infection, covering HCV screening and evaluation, HIV/HCV treatment in co-infected patients, and suggestions for educating patients.
From The Mountain-Plains AIDS Education and Training Center
- Hepatitis C Coinfection Review (March/April 2004)
An overview of the newest treatments and studies.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- 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
- 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
Overview and Guides
- Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents: Special Issues (PowerPoint) (January 31, 2008)
57 slides with speaker notes.
From AETC National Resource Center
- 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
- Pegylated Interferon (Pegasys, PEG-Intron) (August 15, 2006)
From AIDS Treatment Data Network
- Ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, Ribasphere) (August 15, 2006)
From AIDS Treatment Data Network
- 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)
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
- Summary of Recommendations in "Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV/HCV Coinfection: A Critical Review of Research and Treatment" (July 30, 2004)
From aidsmap.com
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV/HCV Coinfection: A Critical Review of Research and Treatment (July 2004)
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)
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)
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From HCV Advocate
- Taking Care of Your Liver (2004)
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)
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From HCV Advocate
- Access to Care and Treatment for HCV (August 2003)
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)
A basic guide to hepatitis C medications.
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
- Liver Transplants: What You Need to Know (August 2003)
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
- HCV Services Offered by Drug Treatment Programs in the United States (July 2003)
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From HCV Advocate
- Hepatitis, Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse: Managing the Triple-Diagnosed HIV Patient (July 2003)
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)
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From HCV Advocate
- Management of Hepatitis C Treatment Failure (June 2003)
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From HCV Advocate
- Patients With Hepatitis C: Who Should Be Treated? (January 2003)
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From HCV Advocate
- Medical Management of Chronic Hepatitis B and Chronic Hepatitis C (September 2002)
An overview of symptoms, treatment options and resources.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hepatitis C: Managing the Side Effects (May 2002)
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From HCV Advocate
- The Importance of Laboratory Test Results in Hepatitis C Infection (May 2002)
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From HCV Advocate
- Management of Hepatitis C: 2002 (PDF) (January 1997-April 2002)
Bibliographies from the National Library of Medicine, including citations for hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS co-infection.
- Managing the HCV Veteran (April 2002)
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From HCV Advocate
- Hepatitis C: Who Should Be Treated? (February 2002)
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From HCV Advocate
- Science and Treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection (December 2001)
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)
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)
In 66th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, from The Body PRO
- Treating HEP C: Interferon and Beyond (Fall 1999)
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)
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)
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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)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Treating Hepatitis C: A Clinician's Perspective (July 1998)
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
- 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)
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)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Expert Panel's Decision to Recommend Against Routine HCV Screening Draws Community Ire (June 2004)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- HAART With Protease Inhibitor Less Likely to Show Liver Fibrosis Than HAART With Nevirapine (June 2004)
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Hepatitis C -- To Treat or Not to Treat? That Is the Question (June 2004)
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)
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)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Undetectable HIV Viral Load Slows Liver Disease Progression in HCV-HIV Co-infection (June 2004)
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)
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)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Senators Introduce Hepatitis C Bill (June 25, 2003)
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)
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From HCV Advocate
- Colorado: Hispanics Launch Hepatitis C Campaign (May 23, 2003)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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From HCV Advocate
- Pennsylvania: Prisoner Unlocks Hepatitis C Epidemic (July 31, 2002)
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)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Plasma Screening Improves (December 2001/January 2002)
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)
In New England Journal of Medicine
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