Hep Fall 2018
Hep Fall 2018
In every issue of Hep, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Hannibal Returns
Hepatitis C knocked pro wrestler Devon “Hannibal” Nicholson out of the ring, but a cure landed him back in the fight.
From The Editor
Strong Enough
Devon Nicholson’s hep C diagnosis affected his pro wrestling career. But today, he is cured and back in the ring.
News
Private Insurers Still Not Paying for Hep C Treatment
Hep C cures have been available for nearly five years, but many payers still won’t cough up the cash for their beneficiaries.
Pricing Strategy Could Help States Treat More Hep C
New recommendations in the Annals of Internal Medicine would increase access to treatment.
“All of Us” to Advance Precision Medicine
The All of Us Research Program aims to collect data from 1 million people.
Doctors Transplant Lungs From Donors With Hep C
In the era of next-generation cures for the virus, new possibilities abound.
Treatment News
Beat Hep C, Live Longer?
This is according to an analysis of nearly 5,000 Italians recently treated for the virus.
Hep C Cure Tied to Non-Liver Benefits
Conditions such as autoimmune disorders, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease tend to have a better outlook.
The ABCs of the Hep A Vax
Recent outbreaks of hepatitis A, which is vaccine preventable, have raised concerns.
Liver Symptoms Still a Risk Post–Hep C Cure
This finding suggests the need for long-term follow-up.
