Solving the hepatitis C epidemic among people with substance abuse disorders
Monday, April 24, 2017 - 17:41
in Health & Medicine
One of the most dramatic medical success stories in recent years has been the introduction of new drugs that eradicate hepatitis C virus (HCV). But it's a different story among HCV patients with substance use disorders. This population typically does not have easy access to conventional health care so it is difficult to screen, diagnose and treat these individuals.