Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C, but insurance ...

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 ...

COLUMBIA - The Missouri Hepatitis C Alliance made a call Wednesday for people to get a blood test for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is the most common cause of liver cancer. More than 20 percent of ...

A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use may be limited unless insurers' reimbursement rises to cover its high cost ...

An image of the hepatitis C test. (Northwestern University via SWNS) By Stephen Beech The fastest ever test for hepatitis C - taking just 15 minutes - could save millions of lives, according to new ...

Avoiding transmission to others is the best way to contain the spread of the infection. Advise individuals with hepatitis C to: avoid sharing toothbrushes, shaving equipment, razors, nail files, and ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to know their status and get tested.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Hospitals across the country recommended hepatitis C testing for about 7,900 patients last summer after a traveling medical worker was accused of stealing drugs and infecting ...

A new rapid test for hepatitis C delivers results within 15 minutes This would allow doctors to diagnose patients during an office visit and get treatment started immediately Rapid test results agreed ...

The fastest ever test for hepatitis C - taking just 15 minutes - could save millions of lives, according to new research. It provides results up to 75% faster than current rapid tests and paves the ...