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UK – Could Hepatitis C be eliminated from cities?
UK – Could Hepatitis C be eliminated from cities? Author: Hepatitis C Trust Hepatitis C could be eliminated from UK cities in the next decade if targeted treatment is given political support, a leading liver specialist believes. Professor Graham Foster, professor of hepatology at Queen Mary’s University of London, raised the prospect of eradicating the virus…
Read MoreModerate Alcohol Consumption Can Lead To Life-Threatening Diseases
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Lead To Life-Threatening Diseases DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Alcohol consumption is more socially acceptable than ever before. In fact, 17.6 million people abuse alcohol or have an alcohol dependency.[1] Yet many do not realize there are health problems associated with drinking alcohol in moderation. According to Caron…
Read MoreVertex in hepatitis C drug study
Vertex in hepatitis C drug study accords with GSK and Janssen Lynne Taylor Vertex Pharmaceuticals has announced agreements with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Janssen for the conduct of Phase II proof-of-concept studies of all-oral regimens for the treatment of hepatitis C. Both studies will involve Vertex’s nucleotide analogue hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase inhibitor VX-135, an…
Read MoreAddex Reports ADX71441 Reduces Alcohol Intake in a Preclinical Model of Alcohol Binge Drinking
Addex Reports ADX71441 Reduces Alcohol Intake in a Preclinical Model of Alcohol Binge Drinking * Reuters is not responsible for the content in this press release. Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:01am EDT Addex Therapeutics / Addex Reports ADX71441 Reduces Alcohol Intake in a Preclinical Model of…
Read MoreMedical Experts Debate Value of Alcohol Use
This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. I’m Barbara Klein.And I’m Bob Doughty. Drinking alcohol is socially acceptable behavior in many parts of the world. Some medical experts say light drinking may be good for your health, especially for the heart. But they say these health benefits should be compared to…
Read MoreInsulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease
NATURALLY HEALTHY: Insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease SHARE THIS STORY NATURALLY HEALTHY: The importance of a healthy gastrointestinal tract Can you prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Playing with Nature Science and nature discovery program Explore Campbell River’s Baikie Island Nature Reserve Naturopaths follow the Laws of Nature By Ingrid Pincott –…
Read MoreUpdate – Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Update – Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 2nd Oct 2012 INTRODUCTION NON-ALCOHOLIC fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is frequently encountered by GPs, as well as physicians of many different specialties. NAFLD is an increasingly prevalent problem and also the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the Western world. NAFLD is part of the metabolic syndrome.…
Read MoreDiets High in Fructose May Harm Liver in Some, Scientists Warn
Diets High in Fructose May Harm Liver in Some, Scientists Warn Last Updated: September 17, 2012. Increased consumption of this sugar linked to altered metabolism, energy balance stores Share | Comments: (0) Tell-a-Friend Related Increased consumption of this sugar linked to altered metabolism, energy balance stores. MONDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) — Obese people with type…
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