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Critical Hepatitis C Phase III Trial

Feb 6, 2009

Schering-Plough's lead Hepatitis C protease inhibitor has finished enrollment in a pivotal Phase III study. The completion of this study in 2010 could lead to boceprevir being approved for Hepatitis C treatment.

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Acetaminophen & Caffeine: Bad Combo for Your Liver

Feb 2, 2009

Most people with liver disease are aware of being careful when considering taking acetaminophen for pain and fever relief. However, because new evidence now points to a higher risk of liver toxicity when mixing acetaminophen with caffeine, even further caution is warranted.

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Latinos Less Responsive to Hepatitis C Therapy

Jan 19, 2009

Once again, ethnicity appears to be a factor in the effectiveness of Hepatitis C treatment. Sponsored by Roche, a recent study shows that Latinos have a lower response rate to standard treatment with peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin than non-Latinos.

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Hepatitis C, Fatigue and Mitochondria

Jan 14, 2009

Biologists have known for a long time that the mitochondria in human cells are where energy is made. However, scientists are just now becoming aware of how living with Hepatitis C damages the mitochondria and why this causes fatigue. Fortunately, this understanding offers a unique solution to the exhaustion caused by Hepatitis C.

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Hepatitis C and Fibromyalgia: The Possible Link

Jan 5, 2009 8 Comments

Learn about the potential connection between Hepatitis C and fibromyalgia, and find out why it is possible that Hepatitis C infection may act as a trigger for fibromyalgia syndrome. If you suspect having both conditions, awareness of this link can lead you to seek the expert evaluation and care that may help reduce your symptoms of pain and fatigue.

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