Associations between prior and current unhealthy alcohol use and liver morbidity risk and mortality among Veterans with a history of hepatitis C who have achieved sustained virological response

Abstract: The degree to which alcohol use is associated with the risk of all-cause mortality and hepatic decompensation after hepatitis C (HCV) diagnosis, treatment, and cure …

Mental health diseases are associated with active hepatitis C and partly drive HCC trends in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence is on the rise. While biological factors have been studied extensively, how Mental Health Diseases (MHD) …

Analysis of repeat hepatitis C viremia after sustained virologic response in a large cohort of US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects >1% of the US population and a larger percentage of US veterans. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications …

Screening rates for hepatitis B and C among low-income US Veterans: Data from the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences Study

Abstract: Screening for viral hepatitis is considered a high-priority area in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Yet, few studies have examined viral hepatitis screening …

Success of the US Veterans Health Administration's hepatitis C virus care continuum in the direct-acting antiviral era

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Estimated hepatitis C prevalence within the Veterans Health Administration is higher than the general population and is a risk factor for advanced liver …

Viral Hepatitis C-Related Care in Active Duty and Reserve Service Members: A Retrospective Review

Abstract: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, and universal screening of all adults is recommended. …