Advanced Telaprevir Trial Cures 75 Percent of HCV
Data from a Phase III trial examining telaprevir's safety and efficacy for Hepatitis C has just been released - and it is great news!
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Genetic Variant Foretells Hepatitis C Drug Effectiveness
New research has identified a genetic variation associated with a poor response to Hepatitis C treatment. Of potentially great clinical significance, this variation is completely different from Hepatitis C genotype.
Continue reading »Are Hot Tubs a Good Idea With Hepatitis C?
Jun 15, 2010
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For those with Hepatitis C, differentiate between fact and fiction before deciding whether or not to soak in a hot tub.
Continue reading »Improving HCV Response With Insulin Resistance
Could insulin resistance be getting in the way of your Hepatitis C treatment? To manage this possible complication, discover why many experts advise prescribing medications to manage insulin resistance in an effort to improve Hepatitis C treatment outcomes.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C and Dental Amalgam Fillings
Jun 2, 2010
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People living with Hepatitis C are usually careful to avoid placing any unnecessary toxin burdens on their liver. However, many of us harbor a hidden load of potential toxins inside our mouths - in the form of dental amalgam fillings.
Continue reading »The Top Three Alternative Treatments for Hepatitis C
Jun 1, 2010
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For those who are not able to conquer the Hepatitis C virus with combination therapy, discover three holistic approaches that can help improve your treatment odds and/or stave off liver damage.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Bulletin: Beware of Eltrombopag!
Although eltrombopag may help some people complete Hepatitis C therapy and thus beat the virus, learn why the FDA is warning physicians that this platelet-boosting drug poses a risk to those with chronic liver disease.
Continue reading »The Future of Hepatitis: Time to Get Political
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and there is no better time to participate in the much-needed improvement of viral hepatitis prevention, control and surveillance programs.
Continue reading »Are You In Denial About Hepatitis C?
Denial is a logical response to a new Hepatitis C diagnosis. While being in denial has some practical uses, refusing to accept this liver disease can be harmful to you and your loved ones.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Cure Likely in Multiple Drug Therapy
Based on sophisticated computer and mathematical modeling, researchers predict that a combination of drugs designed to fight three or more mutated strains of Hepatitis C simultaneously is needed to better eradicate this virus.
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