Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes. The test uses the DASH rapid PCR system, originally developed for COVID, ...

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

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University. The test will allow doctors to diagnose infections during ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — About 69,000 Hoosiers are living with hepatitis C — a virus spread through blood that can lead to severe liver damage or cancer. But most don’t know they have it. “If you ...

This faster polymerase chain test (PCR) allows same-day diagnosis and prompt treatment for the people affected with liver disease. This expeditious assessment aims to prevent costly and ruinous ...

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 ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

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Screening for hepatitis C has been routine for pregnant women since 2020. But testing positive for the chronic liver infection often comes as a surprise, because the virus doesn’t usually cause ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Today is National Hepatitis Testing Day, a reminder of the importance of early detection for a virus that often shows no symptoms but can lead to serious liver damage. Ven ...