Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). But over the past decade, direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have proven effective against HCV, curing more ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the fastest test yet for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV). The highly accurate diagnostic delivers results to patients in just 15 minutes—up to ...

Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes. The test uses the DASH rapid PCR system, originally developed for COVID, ...

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It can be mild or serious. It can last just a few weeks or for a lifetime. Hepatitis C can cause both acute and chronic infections.

Hepatitis C, an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), often goes undiagnosed until serious liver problems develop decades after contracting the virus. This is because the ...

When you have hepatitis C, worries about diabetes might not be the first things that jump to mind. But the two conditions are tied much more closely than you may think. For starters, hepatitis C makes ...

Disruptions in liver function can contribute to symptoms like brain fog. It may also be a side effect of certain medications used to treat hepatitis C. Brain fog is a term that describes an overall ...

Australia's goal of removing hepatitis C from the population is under threat. It is estimated 70,000 Australians have the virus but many of them do not know it. Hepatitis C crept up slowly on Dennis ...

In 2025, infectious diseases resurged globally due to climate change, conflict, and declining vaccination coverage. Bird flu, ...