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Hope against hepatitis C
Finding a person infected by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is not difficult. Simply ask a friend, or a colleague, or even the doorman, and they will eventually tell you they have either heard about someone who is infected by the disease, or that they know of someone, whether a relative or a frie...
Thu, Jan 28 | from Al-Ahram Weekly
Engineering a new way to study hepatitis C
Researchers have successfully grown hepatitis C virus in otherwise healthy liver cells in the laboratory, an advance that could allow scientists to develop and test new treatments for the disease.
Tue, Jan 26 | from Science Daily
Identification Of Potential New Class Of Drugs To Combat Hepatitis C
Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have discovered a novel class of compounds that, in experiments in vitro, inhibit replication of the virus responsible for hepatitis C. If these compounds prove effective in infected humans as well, they may dramatically accelerate...
Thu, Jan 21 | from mnt.to
Potential new class of drugs to combat hepatitis C identified by Stanford scientists
Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have discovered a novel class of compounds that, in experiments in vitro, inhibit replication of the virus responsible for hepatitis C.
Wed, Jan 20 | from EurekAlert
IOM Report Recommends Steps To Reduce Threats Posed By Hepatitis B And C,Which Disproportionately Affect Minorities
Stepped-up vaccination requirements, a boost in resources for prevention and treatment, and a public awareness campaign similar to the effort that dispelled the stigma of HIV/AIDS are needed to curb the health threats posed by hepatitis B and hepatitis C, says a new report from the Ins...
Tue, Jan 12 | from mnt.to
Even medical professionals lack awareness of hepatitis threat, new report finds
Hepatitis B and C remain serious threats to public health, but many healthcare providers fail to screen at-risk patients and don’t know how to treat those infected with the viral diseases that can cause liver failure and cancer, according to a report released today by the National Acade...
Mon, Jan 11 | from Los Angeles Times
Rep. Hank Johnson Suffers from Hepatitis C
After months of speculation about his health, Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia says he suffers from hepatitis C. Over the past few months, the Democrat has lost 30 pounds and appeared thin and frail. On Monday he announced he has been battling the liver disease hepatitis C since...
Mon, Dec 7 | from gpb.org
Former Army nurse gets 41 months for hepatitis outbreak
He later reinfected himself with another strain of hepatitis in the fall of 2004 and then passed that infection on to his final victim. and more »
Wed, Dec 2 | from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Armani feeling great after hepatitis battle
Designer Giorgio Armani said Thursday he was feeling "marvelously well" after winning a months-long battle with hepatitis. Armani attended the Vogue Fashion's Night Out in Milan and a perfume launch Thursday. The ANSA news agency quoted him as saying his liver was in such good shape that...
Thu, Sep 10 | from AP via Yahoo! Philippines
Opinion: Army Believed to Have Infected 16 With Hepatitis
According to the CDC, over the past ten years, tens of thousands of American patients have been asked to undergo HBV and HCV testing because proper infection control practices were not followed. The CDC review of outbreak data indicated that, ...
Thu, Mar 12 | from Newsinferno.com
Stalling Hepatitis C In-Between Health Coverage
Many with Hepatitis C are finding themselves between jobs, and thus without healthcare. Until their health coverage woes turn around, these two simple strategies can help stall Hepatitis C from inflicting liver damage in the interim.......Read the full post from Hepatitis Central
Tue, Mar 10 | from Hepatitis Central
Screening of small-molecule compounds as inhibitors of HCV entry.
Related Articles Screening of small-molecule compounds as inhibitors of HCV entry. Methods Mol Biol. 2009;510:295-304 Authors: Yang JP, Zhou D, Wong-Staal F The hepatitis C virus (HCV) has infected some 170 million people worldwide, and is expected to pose a significant medical probl...
Sat, Mar 7 | from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Anadys shares rise on review for hepatitis C drug
- Dec 2, 2008 Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infection causing liver inflammation and can eventually lead to liver failure or liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis C affects ... Anadys wins FDA fast track designation for hepatitis drug Trading Markets (press release)
Tue, Dec 2 | from CNNMoney.com
Opinion: Interferon-based therapy for chronic hepatitis C: current and future perspectives
Author: Stefan Zeuzem Interferon-based therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for chronic hepatitis C; however, many patients do not respond optimally to current treatment regimens. In this Review, the author considers how interferon-based therapy might be tailored to ensure the...
Tue, Oct 7 | from Nature.com
How to Use a Hepatitis C Home Testing Kit : How to Get a Hepatitis C Home Test Kit
Learn how to get a Hepatitis C home test kit in this free instructional video clip. Author: expertvillage Keywords: hepatitis home test kit HVC liver disease how to use free instructional video Added: September 17, 2007
Mon, Sep 17 | from YouTube
Podcast: Powerful antiviral drug developed by Czech scientists gets green light for further tests
Earlier this month, the Czech media reported that a highly efficient antiviral drug developed by Czech scientists has been shelved, reportedly for fear it would compete with existing medicines manufactured by pharmaceutical giants. The substance, known as MK-612, has been designed...
Tue, Mar 27 | from Radio Prague
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