Hepatitis
Antiviral therapy may halve risk of liver cancer after chronic hepatitis C infection
Antiviral therapy may halve risk of liver cancer Treating chronic hepatitis C infection with antiviral drugs could halve the risk of developing the most common form of liver cancer, in some cases, indicates an analysis of the published research in one of the new BMJ Open Editions.* Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form of…
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Significantly Enhance Standard Hepatitis C Treatment
Vitamin B12 Adding Vitamin B12 to hepatitis C virus treatments significantly improved the body’s ability to keep the virus at bay, according to a new study. Adding Vitamin B12 to hepatitis C virus treatments significantly improved the body’s ability to keep the virus at bay, according to a new study. The new study, published online…
Read MoreVitamin B12 During Hepatitis C Treatment
Vitamin B12 During Hepatitis C Treatment August 21, 2012 Although requiring further investigation, a study has demonstrated Vitamin B12 as capable of boosting the success of Hepatitis C treatment. By Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. The recent addition of a third medication to the standard Hepatitis C drug cocktail has dramatically improved the cure rate, but there…
Read MoreToxic Hepatitis
Toxic Hepatitis We hear so much about Viral Hepatitis but, did you ever think that everyday products could cost you your health or even your life? If you’re like most people, you probably never gave it much thought. I know I didn’t. So, let’s talk about Toxic Hepatitis for a moment… What is it, and…
Read MoreThe ABCs of Hepatitis
The ABCs of Hepatitis What is hepatitis? What do we need to learn about it? To begin with, hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by several viruses. At the present time, there are hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, and G. There is as yet no hepatitis…
Read MoreMilk thistle extract doesn't ease liver infection
Milk thistle extract doesn’t ease liver infection NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A popular but unproven alternative therapy for liver disease may not offer any relief for those with chronic hepatitis C infection, a new study suggests. Extract from milk thistle known as silymarin is sold over-the-counter as supplements, and research has suggested as many…
Read MoreInterferon treatment side effects
Interferon treatment side effects A person who is about to begin treatment with interferon, will likely be concerned about its potential side effects. This is understandable. After all, many people with hepatitis C feel fine, so it’s perfectly normal to worry about starting a medication that may make them feel sick. Alternatively, some people with…
Read MoreIncreased Mortality Rates Seen in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients with Pre-Cirrhotic Advanced Fibrosis
Increased Mortality Rates A three-year follow-up study of patients in the Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-term Treatment against Cirrhosis (HALT-C) trial revealed that increased mortality among patients with advanced chronic hepatitis C who received long-term peginterferon therapy was attributed to non-liver related causes and occurred primarily in patients with bridging fibrosis. No pattern to this excess…
Read MoreHepatitis C virus damages brain cells
Hepatitis C virus damages brain cells October 8, 2010 By Raquel Maurier A University of Alberta researcher specializing in neurological infections has discovered that the hepatitis C virus injures and inflames brain cells, resulting in neurological issues for some patients living with the disease. Until now, no one has been able to prove this. A…
Read MoreHepatitis C Survival on Inanimate Objects
Hepatitis C Survival on Inanimate Objects February 14, 2012 We usually think of Hepatitis C as a virus that is passed from person to person. However, most infections occur via an intermediary, inanimate object. Thus, determining the length of time Hepatitis C can survive outside the body is crucial to prevent transmission of this virus.…
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