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 Hepatitis C in England. The Health Protection Annual Report 2007 This year's report provides an update on progress towards the Hepatitis C Action Plan. The number of newly diagnosed cases of hepatitis C infection in England in 2006 was 10% higher than in 2005, suggesting that diagnosis is increasing. Between 2002 and 2006 there has been an almost ten-fold increase in the number of hepatitis C tests carried out in specialist drug services. In addition, testing at GP surgeries has continued to remain high. |
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Hepatitis C in the UK: 2008 report - Health Protection Agency This report details the action being taken at a local and national level to tackle hepatitis C across the United Kingdom (UK). Since the Agency's first annual hepatitis report for England, published in 2005, government action plans have been published in all countries of the UK. Each of the plans reflects the different priorities and concerns of that country, taking into consideration the differing systems for service delivery and the level of local accountability versus national coordination within each country. The countries are at different stages of implementation but all share common goals. We outline here the common major achievements and aspirations that are shared across the UK. |
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Hepatitis C National Register The Hepatitis C National Register was established in 1998 and is coordinated by Dr Helen Harris. The aim of the register is to inform the natural history of HCV infection in the UK. |
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British Association for the Study of the Liver The British Association for the Study of the Liver is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the biology and pathology of the liver. BASL members are composed of both scientists and clinicians interested in liver physiology and pathophysiology, as well as members from the pharmaceutical industry. |
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The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) is the leading European association in the field of liver research. EASL brings together clinicians and scientists interested in the liver, providing an outlet for networking and learning. |
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The British Liver Trust The British Liver Trust is the national charity working to reduce the impact of liver disease in the UK through support, information and research. |
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American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. AASLD was founded in 1950 by a small group of leading liver specialists (including Hans Popper, Leon Schiff, Fred Hoffbauer, Cecil Watson, Jesse Bollman, and Sheila Sherlock, to name a few) to bring together those who had contributed to the field of hepatology. |