The latest research & treatment news about Hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
A recent study has shown how HIV diminishes the immune system's ability to respond to Hepatitis C. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital indicate that co-infected individuals should begin anti-retroviral treatment earlier than those only infected with Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »Separating personal items used by a person with Hepatitis C from other household members to prevent transmission may seem overly cautious. However, a recently published study confirms the risk of spreading Hepatitis C by sharing a toothbrush.
Continue reading »Western medicine has typically had little to offer those with end stage liver disease, which can be marked by advanced cancer and irregular liver function. In the following press release, you will learn more about a recently announced Phase 1 study examining the effects an experimental drug has on this serious combination of conditions.
Continue reading »Although sharing contaminated needles for illicit drug use is the most common way of transmitting the Hepatitis C virus, many physicians are hesitant to administer treatment to active drug users. New research demonstrates how drug users are just as likely to clear the virus as non-drug users, which will likely change this prescribing trend and help reduce the spread of the disease.
Continue reading »American college students are not sufficiently educated about Hepatitis C, according to a recent study. A startling percentage of surveyed students are at risk for contracting the virus due to some fairly common college activities. If you have a loved one who is an undergraduate student, you will want to send them this link to discover the risk factors for their own protection.
Continue reading »Two leading companies are merging in an effort to accelerate Hepatitis C treatments. The goal of this collaboration is to further the development of Hepatitis C protease inhibitors.
Continue reading »When undergoing interferon/ribavirin treatment for Hepatitis C, being able to judge the treatment's chance of success is critical in deciding whether to continue. By increasing an RNA test's sensitivity, American researchers have found a more reliable method for physicians to judge treatment outcome.
Continue reading »Whether you are a candidate for interferon therapy or simply want to learn more about the most common medical treatment for viral hepatitis, this article can be your introduction to how it works, and more importantly, how effective it is.
Continue reading »Australian researchers have uncovered a link between hepatitis C infection and an individual's immune system. By examining this virus on a genetic level, new understanding about hepatitis C's ability to mutate and persevere in certain people brings us closer to the development of a successful vaccine.
Continue reading »New research points to coffee's ability to minimize the progression of liver disease, including cutting the risk of alcohol-related cirrhosis. This study concludes coffee has no such effect on cirrhosis caused by other means, such as Hepatitis C (although other studies have found some positive effect in the past). Find out more about how coffee can further your own efforts to support and protect your liver.
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