CE Mark Granted to Roche's New Hep C Tests
Indicative of its compliance with Europe's standards, Roche's tests to confirm Hepatitis C infection and predict treatment response have been acknowledged by the EU.
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MicroRNA Molecule Significant in Hep C Infection and Treatment
New research demonstrates how Hepatitis C hijacks a specific, microRNA molecule. The study clarifies why an experimental antiviral drug that binds to this microRNA molecule effectively targets the Hepatitis C virus.
Continue reading »An Overview of Autoimmune Hepatitis
Jan 3, 2012
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Find out about the prevalence, signs and symptoms and treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.
Continue reading »Report Shows Triple Therapy is New Hep C Standard
Six months after Incivek and Victrelis were approved by the FDA for Hepatitis C, a LaunchTrends® report indicates that triple therapy with these drugs is the new standard of care for treating genotype 1 Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »HCV Management Pearl: Teeth Grinding and Its Aggravator
Dec 20, 2011
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When under stress, some people grind their teeth. Though, there are several more reasons those with Hep C are vulnerable to and more prone to complications of teeth grinding.
Continue reading »NS5B Polymerase Inhibitors to Begin Hep C Trials
Two Hepatitis C Phase 1 studies are set to evaluate the safety and tolerability of NS5B polymerase inhibitors from Vertex and Alios BioPharma.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C and Coronary Artery Disease Linked
A recently presented study further confirms the association between Hepatitis C infection and coronary artery disease.
Continue reading »Green Tea and Hepatitis C Post Liver Transplant
Learn about the new research indicating that green tea could prevent the recurrence of Hepatitis C after a liver transplant.
Continue reading »Initial Hep C Data on ACH-2928 Is Encouraging
Achillion's Phase 1b Hepatitis C trial for ACH-2928, their first generation inhibitor of the NS5A protein, posted good antiviral activity, safety and tolerability results after just three days.
Continue reading »Waiver Improves Quick Hep C Test Accessibility
OraSure's rapid Hepatitis C blood test can turn out results in just 20 minutes - a convenience that has earned it a waiver to increase its availability.
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