Development of Two HCV Experimental Drugs Halted
Liver-related side effects prompted the FDA to stop trials with two Idenix drugs in development for treating Hepatitis C.
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Practical Chronic Hepatitis Snacking Tips
With these suggestions for liver-friendly snacks, those with chronic hepatitis can confidently indulge in small, delicious, nutritious, miniature meals.
Continue reading »SVR Not Required to Benefit from Hepatitis C Treatment
A Spanish study finds that even if a sustained viral response is not achieved with combination therapy, those who had a partial response to Hepatitis C treatment fared better than those with no response at all.
Continue reading »What You Should Know About Acupuncture for Hepatitis C
Learn the facts about how acupuncture can help chronic Hepatitis C - and what feats are beyond its reach.
Continue reading »Milk Thistle Interferes With Hepatitis C Replication
New evidence implies that milk thistle interrupts the Hepatitis C virus' reproduction and proliferation cycles.
Continue reading »Newly Recognized Factor in Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis C
In general, the children of women infected with Hepatitis C have a low risk of being born with the virus. In addition to what was previously known about this type of Hepatitis C transmission, new research finds a genetic link that can aid - or prevent - this from occurring.
Continue reading »Appetite Hormone Could Inhibit HCV-Related Fibrosis
Ghrelin is mostly known as a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates the appetite. However, new research demonstrates that this hormone might have therapeutic value to those with Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »Anti-Aging Strategy May Help HCV Liver Transplant Recipients
Find out about a molecular biology discovery that has led to a new understanding about the general health decline that can follow a liver transplant.
Continue reading »Working With Your Liver's Clock Benefits Hepatitis C
While most of us check the time throughout the day to stay on schedule, few realize that the liver also has a timed agenda. By heeding your liver's innate clock, those with Hepatitis C can help relieve some of the extra burden on this multitasking organ.
Continue reading »Four Rules to Help HCV Sufferers Sleep Well
By making sure these four rules are practiced daily, those with Hepatitis C will benefit from the resulting improvement in their sleep.
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