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Sovaldi™ (sofosbuvir) and Hepatitis C

Dec 31, 2013 28 Comments

With the approval of Sovaldi™ (sofosbuvir) once a day combination treatment of those with Hepatitis C, genotype 1, 2, 3 and 4, many questions arise. Here we have summarized some of these questions.

Fish Oil Eases Hep C Therapy-Related Anemia

Dec 18, 2013 1 Comment

Discover why omega 3-fatty acids may be extremely valuable for preventing hemolytic anemia –one of the most challenging, potential side effects of Hepatitis C combination therapy.

Attention Baby Boomers: New Hep C Testing Protocol

Dec 17, 2013

In 2013, the CDC included nucleic acid testing as an essential component of Hepatitis C screening. The previous year, all baby boomers were advised to get checked for Hepatitis C – making nucleic acid testing especially applicable to this age group.

FDA Approves 2nd Drug for Treatment of Chronic HCV

Dec 9, 2013 3 Comments

Find out about Sovaldi (sofosbuvir), the second drug the FDA has approved since the end of November for the treatment of Hepatitis C.

AbbVie Tries to Develop Hep C Regimen Without Interferon

Dec 4, 2013

Find out about AbbVie Inc. and its progress in developing an oral treatment for Hepatitis C.

Patient Enrollment Started in the Phase II HELIX-2 Clinical Trial

Dec 4, 2013 13 Comments

Learn more about samatasvir, simeprevir and TMC647055 – all of which are being tested for an all-oral, direct-acting antiviral (DAA) HCV combination therapy.

Exciting Development in Search for Hepatitis C Vaccine

Dec 3, 2013

By way of protein analysis, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) are forging ahead in the race to create a Hepatitis C vaccine.

Telling Your Date You Have Hepatitis C

Nov 15, 2013 19 Comments

When should you tell your date you have Hepatitis C… and what do you say?

Hep C Lifestyle Guide: Good and Bad Thanksgiving Meal Sides

Nov 13, 2013 2 Comments

Help make sure your Thanksgiving feast fortifies your liver and squelches any active Hepatitis C virions. Discover which four sides to eat and which four to pass on.