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The elimination of hepatitis C is a national priority (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/Viral-Hepatitis-National-Strategic-Plan-2021-2025.pdf ). During 2010--2021, hepatitis C virus (HCV) acute and chronic infections (hereinafter referred to as HCV infections) increased in the United States, consequences of which include cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. Rates of acute infections more than tripled among reproductive-aged persons during this time (from 0.8 to 2.5 per 100,000 population among persons aged 20--29 years and from 0.6 to 3.5 among persons aged 30--39 years). Because acute HCV infection can lead to chronic infection, this has resulted in increasing rates of HCV infections during pregnancy. Approximately 6%--7% of perinatally exposed (i.e., exposed during pregnancy or delivery) infants and children will acquire HCV infection. Curative direct-acting antiviral therapy is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for persons aged ≥3 years. However, many perinatally infected children are not tested or linked to care. In 2020, because of continued increases in HCV infections in the United States, CDC released universal screening recommendations for adults, which included recommendations for screening for pregnant persons during each pregnancy (Schillie S, Wester C, Osborne M, Wesolowski L, Ryerson AB. CDC recommendations for hepatitis C screening among adults--United States, 2020. MMWR Recomm Rep 2020;69[No. RR-2]:1--17). This report introduces four new CDC recommendations: 1) HCV testing of all perinatally exposed infants with a nucleic acid test (NAT) for detection of HCV RNA at age 2--6 months; 2) consultation with a health care provider with expertise in pediatric hepatitis C management for all infants and children with detectable HCV RNA; 3) perinatally exposed infants and children with an undetectable HCV RNA result at or after age 2 months do not require further follow-up unless clinically warranted; and 4) a NAT for HCV RNA is recommended for perinatally exposed infants and children aged 7--17 months who previously have not been tested, and a hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV) test followed by a reflex NAT for HCV RNA (when anti-HCV is reactive) is recommended for perinatally exposed children aged ≥18 months who previously have not been tested. Proper identification of perinatally infected children, referral to care, and curative treatment are critical to achieving the goal of hepatitis C elimination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the challenges of predicting book sales in self-publishing. It mentions that Aristotle classified the Iliad and Odyssey as tragic poems not on the basis of their formal composition, but owing to their "seriousness of outlook and nobility of character," according to Joseph Farrell, a professor of classics at the University of Pennsylvania.

The article focuses on the use of blog websites as a channel of information that helps in distributing food safety communications. A national study by the Center for Studying Health System Change reveals that internet is the most important source of health information for the Americans, especially when the blogs were introduced. Meanwhile, a review of the website barfblog.com and how it is able get the concerns and interest of their customers through online discussions is also offered.

Reports on the performance of the dance group Urban Tap. Members of the group; Characteristics of the group's performance; Music used in the show.

Focuses on the costumes designed by Willa Kim and Emilio Sosa for the Ballet Hispanico's dances 'Eye of the Soul' and 'Club Havana.' Factors considered by Kim in designing the costumes; Difference of Sosa's experience at the costume shop from Kim's.

Describes the stage design used for the dance production 'Tree,' choreographed by Ralph Lemon. Construction of a wall that combined the translucency of plexiglass and slatted wooden warehouse pallets; Lighting; Appearance of a winged shopping cart.

The article focuses on the role played by libraries in charter schools. If charter schools communicate with libraries about their curriculum, librarians can suggest appropriate electronic and print resources and perhaps offer training to teachers or students when needed. Here exists another wonderful opportunity for librarians to reach out to students, teachers, and parents in their communities.

Presents information on the play 'Ubu 2000,' shown at the NADA Show World, an adult entertainment center in New York City. Information on the costumes used in the play; Overview of the story; Impact of the stage design on the audience.

Discusses the play `Ordo Virtutum' written by Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th-century abbess, mystic, healer, writer, artist and composer. Two groups who performed Hildegard's play; Information on the play.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Politics Showing" published in the September 2, 2008 issue.

Highlights of the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York City. Celebration of special events featured on the festival; Design and production for the festival; Sketches of the festival.

Features the play 'Peter Pan.' Concept of choreographer Trey McIntyre on the staging of the play; Costume designer of the play; Design of the costumes.

Focuses on the stage design set by Troy Hourie of the Timothy One Productions for the operatta 'Boccaccio,' performed by the Bronx Opera Co. Information about the operatta; Features of the design; Explanations from Hourie on how he wanted to design sets for performing arts.

Deals with the costumes designed by Paul Allen-Cummings for the different presentations of Dance Theatre of Harlem at City Center in New York City in 2001. 'Passion of the Blood,' choreographed by Federico Garcia Lorca; 'Viraa,' choreographed by Laveen Naidu; 'New Bach,' choreographed by Robert Garland.

Looks at the costume design used in the ballet dance 'Weren't We Fools?.' Explanation given by costume designer Christian Holder on his design, fabric and color choices for the dance.

Describes the stage setting and design for Houston Ballet's `Cleopatra.' Challenges faced by Thomas Boyd, set designer of the ballet; Production cost of the ballet; Costumes used in the ballet.

Describes the stage design of John Gunter for two plays written by William Shakespeare and performed by the Center Theatre Group in 1999. `Measure for Measure'; `A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

The article presents a study on the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) surveillance in the U.S. based on the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) from October 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010. The researchers gathered data from the 911 call centers including the arrival time at the scene, the time each 911 call was received and the incident location. They found that CARES allows public health departments and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies to coordinate better.