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Enhanced Hepatitis C Treatment Access Through an Antenatal Linkage-to-Care Bundle: A Health System Quality Improvement

Implementation of the HALT-C antenatal linkage-to-care bundle significantly increased hepatitis C treatment initiation and completion by six months postpartum, with majority of patients preferring antenatal therapy, demonstrating pregnancy

Nov 10, 2026

HIV/AIDS

Next-Day HIV Viral Load Results Improve Time to Care for People Living with HIV but Show Limited Impact on Prevention Linkage

This randomized clinical trial explored if next-day HIV viral load results improve linkage to care. While overall linkage rates remained unchanged, the intervention significantly accelerated care initiation for individuals already living wi

Dec 21, 2025

Gastroenterology

Where Are People with Chronic Hepatitis B Lost? Global review shows major gaps after diagnosis — especially outside specialist care

A global systematic review (110 cohorts, 50 countries) found substantial attrition across the hepatitis B care cascade: low rates of treatment eligibility assessment and antiviral initiation in primary/community models, poor retention parti

Nov 9, 2025