Liver damage in hepatitis C patients significantly underestimated, underreported

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - 15:00 in Health & Medicine

The number of hepatitis C patients suffering from advanced liver damage may be grossly underestimated and underdiagnosed, according to a study. The findings were the result of a study of nearly 10,000 patients suffering from hepatitis C, and could have a significant effect on patient care and healthcare policy regarding the chronic disease.

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