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Once A Month Interferon

Jun 20, 2005

Albuferon is an interferon that can be taken once a month and has less side effects than other interferons. It is closer to approval than other drugs being developed and seems like a better option than existing therapy.

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HCV and Bewitched

Jun 3, 2005

We have a long way to go before HCV gets the kind of acknowledgement as other infectious diseases. Part of the reason there is so much misunderstanding is that people are hesitant to speak out. No one really wants to be the poster child. Yet. To get more funding and acknowledgement from the government you can go to hepatitisactivist.org and automatically send a message to your representatives in congress. Given this kind of story, it seems like the least you can do.

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HCV Deaths to Triple in 10 Years

Jun 3, 2005

This report references the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and the Wall Street Journal. The numbers are sobering and give good reason to protect and support your liver as effectively as possible.

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