Alcoholism and Viral Hepatitis
Conquering viral hepatitis is hard enough without the added challenge of alcoholism. The drug gabapentin as a treatment for alcohol dependence is currently being evaluated in human trials.
Continue reading »Research & Treatment News
Share
Follow Us
HCV Treatment Success: Early Response vs. Genotype
As presented at the April 2008 meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver, a rapid virological response can help clinicians customize the length of treatment for Hepatitis C – regardless of genotype.
Continue reading »Fatty Liver Disease is a Major Health Concern
This liver disorder is incredibly common and its progression to a serious disease is usually preventable.
Continue reading »HCV Viral Load Reduced in Phase I/II Trial
Given to those already infected with Hepatitis C, ChronVac-C® is designed to boost the immune response against the virus. Preliminary trial results report a decrease in viral load of over 95 percent in the first patient to complete ChronVac-C® therapy.
Continue reading »New Breakthrough Could Prevent Hepatitis C Replication
Inspired by a pharmaceutical prototype to stop bovine viral diarrhea virus, Immtech reveals that one of their compounds may inhibit Hepatitis C's entry into human cells.
Continue reading »Marijuana Use Sparks Liver Transplant Controversy
Jun 2, 2008
3 Comments
Despite its legality in 12 states, learn why medical marijuana use may render a person with Hepatitis C ineligible for a liver transplant.
Continue reading »Optimism Swells After Liver Conference
Several researchers at the May 2008 Digestive Disease Week in San Diego reported encouraging progress in their mission to extinguish liver disease. One of the advancements announced includes monitoring dendritic cells to determine which Hepatitis C patients will fare well during treatment.
Continue reading »HCV Cure Associated with Early Drop in Viral Load
Australian researchers find that the suppression of Hepatitis C viral load within the first month of beginning treatment is a good predictor of defeating the virus - regardless of co-infection with HIV.
Continue reading »Wine and Liver Health
Although a study emerging from San Diego claims that a small amount of wine may protect the liver, the researchers admit that this is not true for those already living with liver disease. In fact, there are several more caveats to this surprising claim.
Continue reading »What You Must Know About Alcoholic Hepatitis
If you think one must be a heavy drinker to suffer from this condition, you ought to read this article. Discover the causes, risk factors and complications of alcoholic hepatitis. Share this information with others. After reading this, anyone with liver concerns may want to abandon intoxicating beverages altogether.
Continue reading »
