The latest research & treatment news about Hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
Already approved in the Russian Federation for treating Hepatitis B and C, NOV-205 has just demonstrated its safety in a U.S. Phase 1b trial. As we progress into 2008, look for reports on the efficacy of this drug.
Continue reading »American and Canadian scientists unite in studying a novel approach for reducing the scope of Hepatitis C infection. Their isolation and injection of specific antibodies into liver tissue demonstrates potential in preventing or slowing the Hepatitis C virus.
Continue reading »While most cases of chronic viral hepatitis present a treatment challenge, treating the Hepatitis Delta virus is even harder. Soured by its high relapse rate, the only approved treatment for this infection is one year of interferon therapy. In their search for better solutions, Turkish researchers found that doubling the treatment length has no effect on this viral strain's response rates.
Continue reading »Researchers have proven carbohydrates with a high glycemic index cause fat to accumulate in the liver. By stabilizing blood sugar levels, suggestions are given to reduce the risk high glycemic foods pose, thus minimizing the growing threat of fatty liver disease.
Continue reading »Although just a preliminary study, New York researchers have discovered a new use for a well-known diagnostic tool. Useful for evaluating more than just soft tissue injuries, this recent study supports MRI technology as an effective non-invasive method to replace or supplement liver biopsy.
Continue reading »Learn about the effect of alcohol on Hepatitis C, and whether or not its consumption, in any moderation, poses risks for people managing the virus.
Continue reading »Patients with Hepatitis C often experience a chronic dry mouth. Learn ten safe and valuable ways to reduce this uncomfortable symptom.
Continue reading »The lack of clotting factor in hemophiliacs' blood reduces their ability to form clots in the liver, therefore reducing their liver's ability to scar. Israeli researchers propose this to be the reason that Hepatitis C infection is less severe in hemophiliacs.
Continue reading »New research shows that people undergoing treatment for breast cancer have a greater mountain to climb when also infected with Hepatitis C. Breast cancer affects both men and women. Note: October is designated as both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Liver Awareness Month.
Continue reading »Revealing new potential for future vaccine possibilities, University of Illinois professors have unlocked one of Hepatitis C's propagation mysteries. By using biochemical dye technology, their research demonstrates how the virus gathers enough energy to dismantle RNA and DNA to create new genetic material.
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