hepatitis Archives

Universal hepatitis B screenings can save lives and cut costs, study says

Stanford researchers find that screening all adults in the United States one time for hepatitis B could save money and lives.

Hepatitis C: All adults in U.S. — under 80 — should be tested

Hepatitis C has become so widespread that experts are calling on doctors to screen all adults 18 to 79, even those with no known risk factors or symptoms.

Stanford scientist is working to halt spread of hepatitis B

Decision scientist Mehlika Toy is working with the WHO to help eliminate the public health burden of hepatitis B by the year 2030.

Curbing hepatitis B in the United States will save lives and money, according to a new study

Targeted screening can cut hepatitis B related deaths in the U.S. by half - and save money.

Expanding hepatitis C testing to all adults is cost-effective and improves health, new study shows

Even adults who are not considered "high-risk" should be tested to reduce deaths and improve cure rates, new Stanford Health Policy research suggests.