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Hepatitis Awareness Needed!

May 10, 2010

Even though the scope of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C dwarfs that of HIV, our progress on viral hepatitis is lagging. Luckily, we can learn from the success of AIDS awareness campaigns on how to shift our focus onto education and funding for viral hepatitis.

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Locteron Improves HCV Therapy

Apr 21, 2010

Interim Phase II study results showed that, when paired with ribavirin, Locteron demonstrated potency against Hepatitis C similar to pegylated interferon. In addition, Locteron demonstrated 57 percent fewer adverse effects at a more favorable dosing schedule of once every other week.

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Get The Facts About Hepatitis C Viral Load

Apr 20, 2010 4 Comments

Those with Hepatitis C are often occupied with whether or not they have a high viral load. Despite the tendency to associate a high viral load with worsening illness, experts agree that the results of this test have little bearing on Hepatitis C disease progression.

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