An Overview of the HCV Drug Development Process
Although often dismissed as non-crucial medical jargon, understanding the stages of development provides a more realistic appreciation of potential new Hepatitis C drugs.
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The Hepatitis B Vaccine
Find out about the Hepatitis B vaccine and whether or not it is everlasting.
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Hepatitis A
May 13, 2009
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Learn how Hepatitis A can be transmitted and some of the virus’ most common symptoms. Also find out some helpful tips on self-administered symptom relief, ways to prevent transmitting it to others and how to protect yourself from infection.
Continue reading »Scientists Isolate Antibody that Neutralizes Hepatitis C
Although not yet tested in humans, Massachusetts researchers have found an antibody to the Hepatitis C virus that can prevent and help clear Hepatitis C infection.
Continue reading »Hep C Trial Shows Best Chance for Non-Responders
Following a yearlong trial of Vertex's oral protease inhibitor, telaprevir's high success rate in clearing Hepatitis C from previous non-responders has landed it in the final stretch for FDA approval.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Progress Hampered by Re-Infection and Superinfection
Through documenting Hepatitis C re-infection and superinfection in IV drug users, researchers better understand why a vaccine or cure has been so elusive.
Continue reading »Interferon-Free Drug Combo Effective Against Hepatitis C
An interferon-free combination of four different drugs taken orally demonstrates encouraging initial results for reducing Hepatitis C viral load.
Continue reading »DNA-based Therapeutic Vaccine for Hepatitis C Posts Encouraging Results
Data from a clinical trial brings hope for a DNA-based therapeutic vaccine for Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »Cleaning Safety for Hepatitis C
Despite the claim that cleanliness is next to godliness, the products you use to keep your home clean may be worsening Hepatitis C. Particularly important for those with chronic liver disease, this informative article describes the most dangerous cleaning products and details how you can make toxin-free cleaning solutions.
Continue reading »Study Claims Early Hepatitis C Treatment Improves Odds
Learn about the details of a large clinical trial primarily conducted in Australia, that showed when treated early enough, up to 70 percent of those with Hepatitis C can be cured by conventional treatment.
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