Hepatitis
Are You In Denial About Hepatitis C?
Are You In Denial About Hepatitis C? Denial is a logical response to a new Hepatitis C diagnosis. While being in denial has some practical uses, refusing to accept this liver disease can be harmful to you and your loved ones. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Regardless of how long Hepatitis C has inhabited a liver,…
Read MoreAntiviral therapy in chronic Hepatitis C – A tightrope walk
Antiviral therapy in chronic Hepatitis C Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a common cause of liver disease leading to liver cirrhosis, liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Worldwide, HCV-related end-stage liver disease is the most common indication for liver transplantation. It is estimated that 170 million people are infected worldwide. Prevalence of HCV infection is…
Read More24-week hepatitis C treatment as effective as 48-week treatment
24-week hepatitis C treatment CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A new multinational study finds that a 24-week treatment course for hepatitis C that adds telaprevir to peginterferon alfa and ribavirin is just as effective as a 48-week regimen for many patients. This is good news for up to 4 million people in the U.S. who suffer…
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