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Two Promising Ways to Quit Alcohol

Jul 29, 2008

In addition to cutting the risk for fatty liver disease, research presented at the Research Society on Alcoholism conference confirmed two distinct approaches that can help those battling alcoholism.

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Hep C and Fatty Liver Disease Linked

Jul 9, 2008 1 Comment

Pittsburgh researchers have found an enzyme known to participate in fat production is elevated in those with Hepatitis C. Further exploration of this enzyme could help physicians better predict which HCV patients are at risk of developing fatty liver disease.

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Anadys' ANA773 Hepatitis C Phase I Trials in Netherlands

Jul 9, 2008

Reducing the dosing schedule in half, Anadys Pharmaceuticals continues its investigation of ANA773, a Toll-Like Receptor-7 agonist prodrug. Approaching the Hepatitis C virus differently from most other contenders, Phase I clinical trials evaluating the safety, tolerability and viral-load decline associated with ANA773 are about to begin in the Netherlands.

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Hep C Long-Term Management Strategies

Jul 7, 2008

Since only about half of those on combination therapy beat Hepatitis C, the remaining people must strive to prevent their liver disease from progressing. Thus far, a liver wellness approach is a safer, more effective way to remain healthy compared to long-term interferon therapy.

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Good News for Non-Responders to HCV Combination Therapy

Jun 27, 2008

A Phase 3 trial evaluating ZADAXIN® (thymalfasin) as a potential third component for Hepatitis C traditional combination therapy has just been completed. Although the data is currently being analyzed and won't be available until later in the year, the lead investigator anticipates good news for previous non-responders.

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New Technology May Help Treat Hepatitis

Jun 23, 2008 1 Comment

While pharmaceutical companies are racing to find safer, more effective treatments for viral Hepatitis C and B, physicists from Arizona have a unique perspective on accomplishing the same goal. Learn how these scientists believe the virus could be rendered harmless with this non-traditional, non-invasive procedure.

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