Hepatitis C Awareness - Conclusions About Milk Thistle

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...

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Hepatitis C Awareness - Interferon with Ribavirin is safe and effective for children with

Interferon with Ribavirin is safe and effective for children with
Xagena Medical News - Nearly half of 118 children with chronic Hepatitis C virus ( HCV ) treated with a combination of Interferon-alpha-2b ( Intron A ) and an optimized dose of Ribavirin ( Rebetol ) achieved sustained viral response, and side effects were generally mild

Saliva Hep C Test Developed
Red Herring - Israeli researchers have developed a test for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) based on a sample of saliva, suggesting mass screening for the liver disease may be possible in parts of the developing world where blood testing is less feasible. The aim

Difficulty In Treating Older Hepatitis C Patients With Combination
Medical News Today - A new study in Japan examining the effects of combination therapy on older patients with hepatitis C found more adverse effects necessitating discontinuation of treatment, lowering of dosages, and lower long-term benefits in this age group. The