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Unfortunately, another Long Island doctor put patients in jeopardy of acquiring Hepatitis C when it was discovered that he reused syringes between patients. Unlike the Finkelstein case, New York authorities are moving quickly to inform the public and notify patients.
Continue reading »Used in Japan in the 1980s, a surgical adhesive made from fibrin is another suspect for the transmission of Hepatitis C. Primarily utilized for treating burns, nosebleeds and to aid in plastic surgery, fibrin glue may have been tainted with HCV-infected fibrinogen before proper testing was conducted.
Continue reading »Boston researchers have demonstrated that proteomics demonstrates a higher specificity and sensitivity for detecting liver cancer than traditional methods. This breakthrough may detect liver cancer tumors earlier, when they are easier to treat.
Continue reading »Lawmakers in Japan have publicly recognized the government's responsibility in Hepatitis C transmission from tainted blood products. While a recently passed bill will offer compensation to those affected, it will be interesting to see if other administrations follow suit.
Continue reading »According to a recently published California study, daily use of marijuana may increase the risk of fibrosis in people with Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »The importance of learning your Hepatitis C genotype is crucial in determining a recommended treatment plan. As researchers discover yet another genotype, prescribed medicines will become increasingly tailored to each individual's Hepatitis C infection.
Continue reading »Collaboration between French and American researchers has uncovered a possible genetic link among those who progress from cirrhosis to liver cancer. If this genetic variation is confirmed to be behind the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, this gene will be evaluated in cirrhotic patients and may be the basis for future therapies.
Continue reading »By eating a hot breakfast in the winter, a person with Hepatitis C can begin their day with a healthy start. Although most hot breakfast foods are not good for you, eating oatmeal in the morning offers a number of liver-specific health benefits.
Continue reading »While most doctors are vigilant about disease transmission prevention, Long Island physician Dr. Harvey Finkelstein violated this vigilance when he reused syringes on his clientele. Although nearly impossible to determine where the infection originated, twelve more of Finkelstein's patients have just tested positive for Hepatitis.
Continue reading »GI-5005 Tarmogen is under consideration as the third drug in a cocktail for treating chronic Hepatitis C. In an international Phase II trial just getting underway, GI-5005 will be paired with the current standard of therapy - pegylated interferon and ribavirin.
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