Four Tips to Make Indoor, Winter Air Hepatitis C Friendly
Discover four tips that can help those with Hepatitis C avoid additional liver damage from the high percentage of toxins found in wintertime indoor air.
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Inovio's HCV Vaccine Trial Delivers Good Results
A small study of Inovio Biomedical's Hepatitis C vaccine employing electric pulse technology yields encouraging safety data.
Continue reading »Government Intervention Requested for Poor HCV Detection and Treatment
Hepatitis C identification and care trends published in the December 2009 issue of Hepatology indicate a national, public health dilemma deserving of congressional action.
Continue reading »Vulnerable Amino Acid May be Hepatitis C's Downfall
Scientists from Rockefeller University uncover some insights into the Hepatitis C genome that suggests new avenues for weakening this insidious virus.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Study Demonstrates Potential for Therapeutic Vaccine
A recent study revealed that a therapeutic vaccine combined with a topical immune-enhancing agent initiated an immune response against the Hepatitis C virus.
Continue reading »All About an HCV-Related Condition: Lichen Planus
Nov 16, 2009
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Lichen planus, a recurring skin condition that often manifests with Hepatitis C infection, can cause intense itching and pain. Learn about the skin disease's characteristics and commonly affected regions - as well as six strategies that may help reduce your risk of lichen planus from returning.
Continue reading »Boceprevir Study Doubles Hepatitis C Clearance Rate
Learn about a phase II trial, whereby Boceprevir was added to standard Hepatitis C therapy (pegylated interferon and ribavirin) and was twice as effective at eliminating the Hep C virus compared to standard therapy alone.
Continue reading »Advantage of Longer Treatment After Liver Transplant
Find out about a Henry Ford retrospective study of liver transplant recipients, which discovered that extending antiviral treatment length significantly reduced the chances of Hepatitis C recurring.
Continue reading »Are Those With Chronic Hepatitis More Prone to Acne?
For some individuals, living with chronic hepatitis can mean having a face full of blemishes. While many feel helpless over their skin's appearance, the physiological connection between hepatitis and acne suggests that those with liver disease do have some control over preventing skin breakouts.
Continue reading »Encouraging Test Results for New Hepatitis C Drug
In just three days of a phase I trial, Idenix's experimental, nucleotide-containing Hepatitis C drug (IDX184) demonstrates excellent safety and antiviral activity.
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