Research & Treatment News

New Herbal Compound Inhibits the Hepatitis C Virus

May 15, 2014 20 Comments

SBEL1 is a Chinese herbal extract showing great potency against the Hepatitis C virus. In addition, this compound may be paving the way for integrative Hepatitis C treatment.

Free Hepatitis C Webinar: Treatment Options and the Patient Experience

May 14, 2014

In recognition of May being Hepatitis Awareness Month, the American Liver Foundation invites you to participate in a live webinar program, Hepatitis C: Treatment Options and the Patient Experience, on Wednesday, May 28.

43 of 44 Patients Achieved Sustained Virologic Response (SVR)

Apr 23, 2014 4 Comments

In a Phase II study conducted by Merck & Co, a 98% cure rate was achieved for previously untreated Hepatitis C patients without cirrhosis.

Key Findings About HCV Genotype 3

Apr 22, 2014 1 Comment

Learn about the clinical data which suggests that interferon-free regimens containing Gilead's Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) and Bristol-Myers Squibb's NS5A inhibitor daclatasvir have advantages over currently available regimens for HCV genotype-3 infections.

Diet Supplement Tied to Hepatitis

Apr 21, 2014 4 Comments

Did you know that close to 100 people have unintentionally suffered from hepatitis because they took a popular weight loss product?

New Hepatitis C Study Cures 90% of Patients

Apr 11, 2014 19 Comments

Learn more about the combination of two anti-viral drugs (daclatasvir and asunaprevir) developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co that has been highly effective and well tolerated among study participants.

FREE Educational Webinar: What You Need to Know About HCV

Apr 7, 2014

If you or a family member was recently diagnosed, this free webinar from the American Liver Foundation and the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation could be the educational resource you've been looking for.

FREE WEBINAR Diagnosing and Treating HE: A Physician’s Perspective

Apr 7, 2014

Register for this free webinar if you'd like a better grasp of this complicated condition or want a clearer understanding about a specific HE-related issue.