Hep Winter 2019
Hep Winter 2019
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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Features
Going Global
Personal struggles with liver disease led Donna Cryer to advocacy.
From The Editor
Respect Yourself
Donna Cryer advocates for many liver-related conditions as founder and CEO of the Global Liver Institute.
News
Transplanting Organs With Hep C
The risk of using an organ infected with hepatitis C are lower than ever—and could save patients months on organ waitlists.
Ruling Favors Safe Injection Site
Judge’s ruling may pave the way for opening the nation’s first supervised overdose prevention facility.
Inmates Sue for Hep C Treatment
The suit alleges “cruel and unusual punishment” by state prison officials.
$3M to Study CBD for Pain Relief
Nine grants will enable researchers to study CBD and other components of marijuana.
Care & Treatment
All Adults Should Be Screened for Hep C
Wider screening would prevent liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and the need for liver transplants.
Where Are the NASH Fibrosis Treatments?
Currently, there are no pharmacological treatments for liver fibrosis related to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
Treat Opioid Addiction, Prevent Hep C Reinfection
Researchers followed people with a drug-injection history who had been cured of hepatitis C and were receiving addiction treatment.
Benefits of Hep C Cure After Liver Cancer
Curing hep C slashes risk of death for those with liver cancer history
Digital
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