Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects your liver. You may not have symptoms. Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that affects the liver. It can be acute or ...

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, ...

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 ...

Although advances in research have made hepatitis C a treatable condition, many people still face significant barriers to testing and medical care. Two such barriers across the country are a lack of ...

Northwestern University scientists have created the fastest hepatitis C diagnostic available, delivering accurate results in just 15 minutes. The breakthrough test operates up to 75% faster than other ...

Millions of Americans are estimated to live with chronic hepatitis C. Incidents of new infections have more than doubled since 2013, and for decades, stigma has played an outsized role in determining ...