MedMira Rapid Test (Chronic Hepatitis C)

MedMira Rapid Test
The start of the New Year was accompanied by the European Patent Office granting a patent for a rapid HCV test. Now that the technology is here, let's hope the test proves accurate, with high levels of selectivity and specificity....

Shorter Therapy Effective for Genotypes 2 and 3
Genotypes 2 and 3 are much more responsive to current interferon combination therapies. This report details studies that show a shorter course of treatment might be just as effective as longer courses. Researchers continue to refine treatment protocols for HCV...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scan)
Title: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scan)Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2005

Conclusions About Milk Thistle
A May 2005 review of clinical studies which casts doubt on milk thistle's value has recently been re-released into the press. Alternatively, an extensive amount of research supports the continued usage of this herb at higher dosages. Researchers of the...