Abbott Developing Potent Interferon-Free Hep C Regimen
Based on early study results, Abbott's new CEO states they can offer future treatments capable of curing 90 percent of Hepatitis C virus cases - without interferon.
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Biotica Seeking Patent for New Class of Hepatitis C Drug
Based on its great treatment potential, Biotica has applied for a patent for Sangamides, a new class of drugs targeting the Hepatitis C virus.
Continue reading »Encouraging Interim Trial Results for Hep C Non-Responders
After just three months of a Phase 2b study, Setrobuvir with pegylated interferon and ribavirin led to undetectable viral levels in over three quarters of previous Hepatitis C treatment non-responders.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Triple Therapy Response Predicted in Four Weeks
Oct 21, 2011
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Results from a newly published study reveal a way to predict who can be cured of Hepatitis C, providing motivation for affected individuals to complete treatment.
Continue reading »Hep C Trial Arm Added Due to Favorable PSI-7977 Data
Due to continued positive results, Pharmasset's Hepatitis C trial for PSI-7977 has been expanded to include monotherapy.
Continue reading »Companies Unite to Develop Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Vaccines
A partnership has been formed between Inovio Pharmaceuticals and VGX International to co-develop therapeutic vaccines for both Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B.
Continue reading »Developmental Hep C Drug Shows Antiviral Potency
Phase 2A human trial confirms that, when coupled with interferon and ribavirin, experimental drug BIT225 has strong antiviral effect against the Hepatitis C virus.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Report: Four Food Groups to Lift Depression
Oct 6, 2011
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Applicable to many with chronic Hepatitis C, eating foods rich in these four elements has been shown to help depression sufferers lift their spirits.
Continue reading »Domino Approach Doubles the Impact of One Liver Donation
A step forward in tackling the liver donor shortage, a new domino-like procedure helps two patients needing a liver transplant with just one liver donor.
Continue reading »Could Nitric Oxide Play a Role in Hepatitis C Treatment?
In the air, nitric oxide is a toxic gas - but in the body it may aid Hepatitis C combination therapy.
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