Saturday, December 31, 2005


Hepatitis C Therapy - Hepatitis C (HCV) - Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Viral and Chronic Hepatitis C


Hepatitis C (HCV) - Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Viral and Chronic Hepatitis C
Find information on Hepatitis C including symptoms, prevention, and treatment options. Also, find information on chronic Hepatitis C and what it can mean for you.

FDA Approves Rebetron Combination Therapy For Chronic Hepatitis C
Unregistered User ... Rebetron_, a combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C in patients with compensated ...

Lymphoproliferative Disorders in Chronic Hepatitis C *PIC*
Hepatitis C virus information and support for people suffering from Hepatitis C and their loved ones ... Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with the development of lymphoproliferative ... gammopathy and benign and malignant LPDs in individuals with chronic hepatitis C ...

Chronic Viral Hepatitis Therapy
... The treatment of chronic hepatitis C, now known to affect approximately 1.8% of the U.S. ... All patients with chronic hepatitis C, elevated ALT, and compensated liver disease ...

Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management
Causes and symptoms of hepatitis C, with information about diagnosis and treatment ... have accompanying chronic liver disease. Chronic hepatitis C varies greatly in its course and outcome ... Chronic hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer ...

Friday, December 30, 2005


Hepatitis C Therapy - SciClone Reports Results From First ZADAXIN Phase 3 Hepatitis C Trial


SciClone Reports Results From First ZADAXIN Phase 3 Hepatitis C Trial
Market Wire - SAN MATEO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/14/2005 -- SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCLN ) today announced top-line results from the first of its two phase 3 clinical trials using ZADAXIN (thymalfasin) in combination with pegylated interferon

Anadys travels a different path
SignOn San Diego - In a heady year for patients seeking significant advances in the treatment of hepatitis C, San Diego's Anadys Pharmaceuticals has been not so much overlooked as overshadowed. Most of the attention has focused on biotech companies developing new drugs

Thursday, December 29, 2005


Hepatitis C Therapy - Treating Chronic Mutational Hepatitis B with Chinese Medicine

Treating Chronic Mutational Hepatitis B with Chinese Medicine Vitalliver (Vigconic Suppositories)


Treating chronic mutational hepatitis B with Chinese medicine Vitalliver (Vigconic suppositories)


ZHANG GUAN HUA, LIANG CHAO, ZHENG WAN PIN


Chengdu University of TCM, Hepatitis Laboratory in the attached hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan, China

Research Method:

Quantitative determination by contrasting HBV-DNA of cases before and after the treatment.

Number of cases: 25 (n)

Case Selection: Between the age of 16 and 65, in accordance with the diagnosis standards pf chronic Hepatitis B, with negative e antigen and positive e antibody, HBV-DNA > 1 104 cp/mL.

Detection Method: All the blood samples are detected by Sichuan Clinical Detection Center; PCR-ELISA quantitative determination is used within detection range of 1 104 - 1 107-8, HBV-DNA, unit of measurement is cp/mL.

Direction Plan: one suppository provided by Vigconic (International) Ltd. Bid. The course of treatment is six months, the tracing observation after withdrawal lasts six months.

Observation index:


  1. HBV-DNA response after the treatment.

  2. Lasting HBV-DNA response (six months after withdrawal).
    p>

Criterion of Therapeutic Effect:


  1. If HBV-DNA volume 1 104 cp/mL: 4/25 (16%)

  2. Lasting response:


HBV-DNA volume 1 104 cp/mL: 2/25 (8%)

Among the results of lasting response, 16 blood serum samples are detected through fluorimetric quantitative determination PCR by the instruments of PE.USD, H-7700 in the second attached hospital of Guangzhou Medical College. The result is in accordance with that in Sichuan Clinical Testing Center. (8 cases among it 1 102 cp/mL). The testing range of this testing method is 1 102 - 1 107-8 cp/mL.

Conclusion

The reason for the repeatedly abnormal liver function of Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) patients lies in the repeatedly duplication of HBV after infection, which leads to fibrosis of liver, then cirrhosis and liver cancer. It is commonly accepted that if CHB shows the transformation of HBeAg/Anti-HBe, HBV-DNA becoming negative, liver function returning to normal state, the disease is relieved. However, parts of patients with the transformation of HBeAg/Anti-HBe still remain positive in HBV-DNA and the pathological change in the liver continues. Because HBV-DNA occurs promoter mutation in the anterior C section (1896 necleoside G-A variation) or in the C section (1762 nucleoside T variation, 1764 G-A variation), HBeAg cannot come into being. Therefore, the HBeAg in the patient s blood cannot be detected, while the virus can keep on duplicating and fixing itself. Through sequential assay of nucleic acid, it proves that promoter mutation appears in 30%-60% of HBeAg negative Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) in the anterior C section or in the C section. In some provinces and cities of the People of China, the percentage of promoter mutation appears in HBeAg negative Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) in the anterior C section or in the C section is from 17.6% to 78.9%. Eight out of the 25 cases of our observation go through the sequential assay of nucleic acid carried out by the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong. It all proves to have HBV-DNA mutation. The chronic mutational Hepatitis B is infectious and apt to cause cirrhosis and liver cancer since the present medicines of antivirus and immuno-modulator do not produce the expected therapeutic effects.

Vitalliver suppository is made up from a formula of Chinese herbs, including Ginseng, Deer Horn, Cordyceps, Radix Astragali, Frudctus Cnidii, Semen Cuscutae, etc. The formula is mainly for strengthening the body resistant and primarily for reinforcing Kidney Qi, which produces good therapeutic effects in treating chronic mutational Hepatitis B. The mechanism is probably that through the regulating of immune system, the duplication of virus is inhibited and meanwhile the liver is protected, so it can produce a lasting therapeutic effect. No adverse reaction and severe accident happens during clinical observation, so it is safe for using. Vitalliver is bringing hopes to the treatment of chronic mutational Hepatitis B.

* The second stage of clinical trial would be carrying out by the Microbiology Department of the University of Hong Kong and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

For more information, please visit: http://www.vigconic.com


Or, contact:


William Yip cs@vigconic.com
p>
5/F, Cheung Wah Building, Sheung Heung Rd,


Kowloon, Hong Kong


Tel: 852-27656200


Fax: 852-27645314
p>

Chengdu University of TCM, Hepatitis Laboratory in the attached hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan, China


webmaster@vigconic.com


Hepatitis C Therapy - Is There A Vaccine For Hepatitis C?(NC)-No, not

Is There A Vaccine For Hepatitis C?

(NC)-No, not for hepatitis C. There are vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. To prevent further damage to your liver, your doctor may advise you to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

Could I give hepatitis C to someone else?

Yes, as far as we know, once you have hepatitis C, you can always transmit it to someone else if they come in contact with your blood. If you have hepatitis C, you can't donate blood. You should avoid sharing personal items like razors and toothbrushes, because the virus is spread through blood to blood contact.

Although the virus isn't spread easily by sexual contact or from a mother to her unborn baby, the risk of transmitting the virus is not absent. Therefore, talk to your doctor first if you want to have children. p>

For more information on hepatitis C visit Health Canada's Web site at www.healthcanada.ca/hepc.

About The Author

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News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.


Wednesday, December 28, 2005


Hepatitis C Therapy - Alcohol Impairment Chart


Alcohol Impairment Chart
Title: Alcohol Impairment ChartCategory: Health Fact ToolCreated: 8/10/2005Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2005

VX-950 To Get Fast Tracked
As you may recall we've been saying VX-950 is the revolutionary new therapy to watch for HCV. Now it looks like the FDA agrees this treatment is quite promising and deserving of faster approval than a lesser worthy approach. Another...

Liver Blood Tests
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How to Choose a Doctor
Title: How to Choose a DoctorCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 6/17/2005Last Editorial Review: 8/9/2005

Hepatitis C Therapy - Hepatitis C Management


Hepatitis C Management
... have accompanying chronic liver disease. Chronic hepatitis C varies greatly in its course and outcome ... Chronic hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer ...

News - New Drug Combination For Chronic Hepatitis C
... and ribavirin appears to offer the best therapeutic treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis C. ... treatment of suitable patients with chronic hepatitis C, according to this study ...

Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C - origins, spread and treatment. ... References. 1. Chronic Hepatitis C; Roche Biocare Consultants Series 4 No 2; H Thomas; pp 7 9 ... 4971; 1993. 9. Chronic hepatitis C and B-cell Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma ...

ABC of diseases of liver, pancreas, and biliary system: Chronic viral hepatitis -- Ryder and Beckingham 322 (7280): ...
... Up to 300 million people have chronic hepatitis C infection mainly worldwide ... Chronic hepatitis C virus infection has a long course, and most patients are diagnosed in a ...

HEPATITIS C OVERVIEW
... ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEPATITIS C. ACUTE HCV ... 1997; National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management, May, 2000 ...

Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C. By Howard J. Worman, M. D. The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) HCV was discovered in 1989 by investigators at Chiron, Inc. ... problem in discussing prognosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C is that it is difficult to predict ... strongly suggests the diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C. The absence of anti ...

Hepatitis C Therapy - HCV Screening Recommendations from USPSTF - Advocacy - The American


HCV Screening Recommendations from USPSTF - Advocacy - The American
for HCV infection in patients who have no specific risk factors for HCV infection and no symptoms of liver disease. The USPSTF recommends neither for nor against routine testing for HCV infection for

Homeowners Association
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About HCV
Track Record of HCV The General Partners function as a results oriented management team which has a A proven investment record The ability to identify and capitalize on emerging trends An

HCV
virus (HCV) is of major social, medical and economic importance. The prevalence of HCV is approximatively 1% in most developed countries, and much higher in developing countries. HCV infection is the

HCV Info
Here is a short list of some of the best HCV web sites on the Internet. If you would like to see another site listed here, PLEASE send a note to the Madman so I can add it to the list! THANKS! This

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Hepatitis C Therapy - Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment


Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment
Title: Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's AppointmentCategory: Health FactsCreated: 7/13/2005Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2005

CAT Scan
Title: CAT ScanCategory: Procedures and TestsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2005

New Drug for Hepatitis B
Title: New Drug for Hepatitis BCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/31/2005 1:59:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/31/2005 1:58:40 AM

Hepatitis C Therapy - Treating Chronic Mutational Hepatitis B with Chinese Medicine

Treating Chronic Mutational Hepatitis B with Chinese Medicine Vitalliver (Vigconic Suppositories)


Treating chronic mutational hepatitis B with Chinese medicine Vitalliver (Vigconic suppositories)


ZHANG GUAN HUA, LIANG CHAO, ZHENG WAN PIN


Chengdu University of TCM, Hepatitis Laboratory in the attached hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan, China

Research Method:

Quantitative determination by contrasting HBV-DNA of cases before and after the treatment.

Number of cases: 25 (n)

Case Selection: Between the age of 16 and 65, in accordance with the diagnosis standards pf chronic Hepatitis B, with negative e antigen and positive e antibody, HBV-DNA > 1 104 cp/mL.

Detection Method: All the blood samples are detected by Sichuan Clinical Detection Center; PCR-ELISA quantitative determination is used within detection range of 1 104 - 1 107-8, HBV-DNA, unit of measurement is cp/mL.

Direction Plan: one suppository provided by Vigconic (International) Ltd. Bid. The course of treatment is six months, the tracing observation after withdrawal lasts six months.

Observation index:


  1. HBV-DNA response after the treatment.

  2. Lasting HBV-DNA response (six months after withdrawal).
    p>

Criterion of Therapeutic Effect:


  1. If HBV-DNA volume 1 104 cp/mL: 4/25 (16%)

  2. Lasting response:


HBV-DNA volume 1 104 cp/mL: 2/25 (8%)

Among the results of lasting response, 16 blood serum samples are detected through fluorimetric quantitative determination PCR by the instruments of PE.USD, H-7700 in the second attached hospital of Guangzhou Medical College. The result is in accordance with that in Sichuan Clinical Testing Center. (8 cases among it 1 102 cp/mL). The testing range of this testing method is 1 102 - 1 107-8 cp/mL.

Conclusion

The reason for the repeatedly abnormal liver function of Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) patients lies in the repeatedly duplication of HBV after infection, which leads to fibrosis of liver, then cirrhosis and liver cancer. It is commonly accepted that if CHB shows the transformation of HBeAg/Anti-HBe, HBV-DNA becoming negative, liver function returning to normal state, the disease is relieved. However, parts of patients with the transformation of HBeAg/Anti-HBe still remain positive in HBV-DNA and the pathological change in the liver continues. Because HBV-DNA occurs promoter mutation in the anterior C section (1896 necleoside G-A variation) or in the C section (1762 nucleoside T variation, 1764 G-A variation), HBeAg cannot come into being. Therefore, the HBeAg in the patient s blood cannot be detected, while the virus can keep on duplicating and fixing itself. Through sequential assay of nucleic acid, it proves that promoter mutation appears in 30%-60% of HBeAg negative Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) in the anterior C section or in the C section. In some provinces and cities of the People of China, the percentage of promoter mutation appears in HBeAg negative Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) in the anterior C section or in the C section is from 17.6% to 78.9%. Eight out of the 25 cases of our observation go through the sequential assay of nucleic acid carried out by the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong. It all proves to have HBV-DNA mutation. The chronic mutational Hepatitis B is infectious and apt to cause cirrhosis and liver cancer since the present medicines of antivirus and immuno-modulator do not produce the expected therapeutic effects.

Vitalliver suppository is made up from a formula of Chinese herbs, including Ginseng, Deer Horn, Cordyceps, Radix Astragali, Frudctus Cnidii, Semen Cuscutae, etc. The formula is mainly for strengthening the body resistant and primarily for reinforcing Kidney Qi, which produces good therapeutic effects in treating chronic mutational Hepatitis B. The mechanism is probably that through the regulating of immune system, the duplication of virus is inhibited and meanwhile the liver is protected, so it can produce a lasting therapeutic effect. No adverse reaction and severe accident happens during clinical observation, so it is safe for using. Vitalliver is bringing hopes to the treatment of chronic mutational Hepatitis B.

* The second stage of clinical trial would be carrying out by the Microbiology Department of the University of Hong Kong and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

For more information, please visit: http://www.vigconic.com


Or, contact:


William Yip cs@vigconic.com
p>
5/F, Cheung Wah Building, Sheung Heung Rd,


Kowloon, Hong Kong


Tel: 852-27656200


Fax: 852-27645314
p>

Chengdu University of TCM, Hepatitis Laboratory in the attached hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan, China


webmaster@vigconic.com


Hepatitis C Therapy - Adverse effects of, and diseases transmitted by blood transfusion


Adverse effects of, and diseases transmitted by blood transfusion
Manila Bulleting Online - What does the term blood product mean? What are the possible adverse effects and diseases transmitted by blood transfusion? A friend of mine died of cirrhosis of the liver because he received blood that was contaminated with hepatitis B virus when he

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease -- New Insight Into a Major Cause of
Medscape News - Research presented during this year's meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) addressed important advances in our understanding of the hepatic consequences of obesity -- nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a

International Approvals: Erbitux, Peg-Intron, Rebetol
Medscape News - Dec. 27, 2005 Switzerland s regulatory authority Swissmedic has approved a new indication for cetuximab injection, allowing its use in combination with radiotherapy for the first-line treatment of locally advanced head and neck cancer. Japan's

Controversies in Liver Transplantation
Medscape News - Current controversies in liver transplantation continue to revolve around the disparity between available deceased donor organs and maximizing the available donor pool, difficult clinical scenarios of patient selection given limited donor resources

Health/Fitness Calendar
Santa Cruz Sentinel - CHRONIC PAIN, ILLNESS/DISABILITY: Meditation and personal sharing in an accessible and supportive environment. Midday meetings. For Refuge time and location, call Fran at 763-7649 or Cynthia at 423-3156. MENTOR PARENT PROGRAM: The Special Parents

Tuesday, December 27, 2005


Hepatitis C Therapy - VIRAL HEPATITIS :: tex.hilap.com :: Viral Hepatitis


VIRAL HEPATITIS :: tex.hilap.com :: Viral Hepatitis
viral heaptitis , viral hepatit8s , viral hepatitids , viral hepatifis , vi4al hepatitis , viral uepatitis , viral hepatirtis , vuiral hepatitis , viral hepatit9is , fviral hepatitis , viral hrepatitis , virawl

World J Gastroenterol
does not increase the efficacy of interferon in the treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B. Yang SS, Hsu CT, Hu JT, Lai YC, Wu CH. World J Gastroenterol 8(5):868-871 Mutational

hbv_research
does not increase the efficacy of interferon in the treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B 23-Oct-2002 Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Different Hemodialysis Units in Belo

Lamivudine does not increase the efficacy of interferon in the
does not increase the efficacy of interferon in the treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B World J Gastroenterol 2002 Oct;8(5):868-71Related Articles, Links Lamivudine does not increase

Hepatitis C Therapy - What is Hepatitis C?(NC)-Hepatitis C is an infectious

What is Hepatitis C?

(NC)-Hepatitis C is an infectious virus that is carried in the blood and harms the liver. About 240,000 Canadians are infected, many of whom are unaware that they even have it. The number of people with hepatitis C is increasing in Canada and around the world, primarily among those who share needles and other drug equipment. An estimated 5,000 Canadians - mostly young people - get this virus each year. p>

Although the hepatitis C virus has been around for a long time, it was only identified in 1989. It causes inflammation of the liver, which often progresses to cirrhosis (scarring that makes it difficult for the liver to function normally). Of the estimated 5,000 people that are newly infected each year, up to 70 percent experience no symptoms. For some, symptoms may not show up for 20 or 30 years. In the meantime, they may, unknowingly, be infecting others. That is why it is important to know if you are at risk and how to take preventative action.

If you think you have hepatitis C, or that you may be at risk, visit your doctor and ask for the simple blood test for this disease. For more information, contact a health care professional, and visit Health Canada's Web site at www.healthcanada.ca/hepc.

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News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.



Hepatitis C Therapy - Hepatitis C: Early Detection Means Better Health(NC)-Experts estimate

Hepatitis C: Early Detection Means Better Health

(NC)-Experts estimate that 240,000 people in Canada are currently infected with hepatitis C, of whom only 30% know they have the virus. The only way to find out for sure if you have hepatitis C is through a blood test. Your doctor can order one for you. By taking this action you'll be doing yourself a favour because hepatitis C can be treated only if it has been detected. Untreated hepatitis C can lead to severe conditions that require long-term, intensive care.

For more information visit Health Canada's Web site at www.healthcanada.ca/hepc.

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News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.

News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.



Hepatitis C Therapy - hbv_research


hbv_research
... of interferon in the treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B. 23-Oct-2002 Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Virus ...

http://202.154.204.240/content/cmri/edu/E_1_01.xls (MICROSOFT EXCEL)
... Lamivudine Does not Increase the Efficacy of Interferon in the Treatment of Mutant Type Chronic Viral Heaptitis B ...

Hep C: 2005-11-27
... and Ambulance Officers Coinfection HIV & Viral Heaptitis: a guide December 2003 Third Edition Produced ... treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B 23-Oct-2002 Hepatitis ...

Hepatitis C Information: Hepatitis C Information - Lamivudine does not increase the efficacy of interferon in the
... interferon in the treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B World J Gastroenterol 2002 Oct;8(5 ... Berquist KR, London WT. 1975. Viral heaptitis, type B in experimental animals ...

[Behavior of Owren's Thrombotest in acute viral hepatitis, viral heaptitis of prolonged duration, acute post-...
No abstract available

Monday, December 26, 2005


Hepatitis C Therapy - NEJM -- A long-term study of hepatitis C virus replication in non-A, non-B hepatitis


NEJM -- A long-term study of hepatitis C virus replication in non-A, non-B hepatitis
Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine -- A long-term study of hepatitis C virus replication in non-A, non-B hepatitis

Selected Major Viral Hepatitis Web Sites
The Department of Veterans Affairs leads the country in hepatitis C screening, treatment, research and prevention. This is a list of government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial Web sites that offer information on hepatitis C.

NIH Consensus Statement-Management of Hepatitis C
The Hepatitis. Information Network. HepInfo. General Information ... Meta-analysis of interferon randomized trials in the treatment of viral hepatitis C: effects of dose and duration ...

Hepatitis C
Frequently asked questions (and answers) about hepatitis C.

[Transfusion aspects of viral hepatitis C]
The investigation comprised 83 patients with acute non-A, non-B hepatitis who were treated at the Clinic of Infectious and Dermatovenerology Diseases in Novi Sad in the period 1986-1991.

Type of Hepatitis Likely Underwriting Action (PDF)
... Acute Viral Hepatitis C. Typically Hepatitis C does not get resolved completely and at least a ... Viral Hepatitis C eventually develop Chronic Hepatitis C, a potentially fatal condition ...

Hepatitis C Therapy - Hepatitis C Virus Lives In Your Liver(NC)-Your liver

Hepatitis C Virus Lives In Your Liver

(NC)-Your liver works 24 hours a day, performing over 500 vital functions for your body. Most of the blood that returns to your heart passes through the liver. Your body can't function without it.

The hepatitis C virus lives in your liver. It inflames liver cells, which, over time, affects the way your liver functions. The effect of the hepatitis C virus varies from person to person. There is no way to predict how your body will react to it. There are, however, some things that are known:

You can live with hepatitis C for many years without experiencing any major symptoms, or you might simply feel tired. Symptoms can come and go over time. Their presence or absence does not tell you the degree to which liver damage may or may not be occurring. p>

Chronic, long-term inflammation of the liver can cause liver cell damage and result in fibrosis (liver scarring), or even cirrhosis. This damage can occur in as little as five years, or as long as 30 years.

About 20% of chronic hepatitis patients develop cirrhosis within 10 to 20 years.

Use of recreational drugs or alcohol can speed up inflammation and the development of fibrosis or cirrhosis.

There is an increased risk of liver cancer in people with cirrhosis.

The good news is that current drug treatments can be very effective for people with hepatitis C. Combined with proper nutrition, plenty of rest, and avoidance of recreational drugs and alcohol, these treatments help many who have the virus lead relatively healthy lives.

If you think you may be at risk of getting hepatitis C, see your doctor. The virus can be detected by a simple blood test. For more information on how to keep your liver happy and healthy, visit Health Canada's Web site at www.healthcanada.ca/hepc.

About The Author

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News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.

News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services. p>



Hepatitis C Therapy - Treating chronic hepatitis C


Treating chronic hepatitis C
Treating chronic hepatitis C 10 years of progress 0 20 40 60 80 100 % Sustained vriologic response 1991 2001 PEG-Intron/Rebetol Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version

CASL Hepatology Fellowship
The recommended treatment for chronic hepatitis C is with a combination of interferon alpha 2b and ribavirin. The dose of interferon is 3 mu TIW, and the dose of ribavirin is 1000 mg for patients

Chronic Hepatitis C - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Chronic Hepatitis C Facts plus the Latest News on Chronic Hepatitis C Treatments - HealthNewsflash Search our Archive for the Latest News on Chronic Hepatitis C Browse By Category | Browse

Clinical Management of Chronic Hepatitis C
Clinical Management of Chronic Hepatitis C Schedule for Monitoring Patients Treated with Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin Combination Therapy GENOTYPE TEST TIME All genotypes Genotyping

Hepatitis C Therapy - Hepatitis C: Plan: Infection | CDC Viral Hepatitis


Hepatitis C: Plan: Infection | CDC Viral Hepatitis
TABLE OF CONTENTS. National Hepatitis C Prevention Strategy. Hepatitis C Infection in the United States

NIH Consensus Statement-Management of Hepatitis C
The Hepatitis. Information Network. HepInfo. General Information ... non-Hispanic whites (1.5 percent). The incidence of hepatitis C infection appears to be declining since its peak ... The range of disease states following hepatitis C infection is broad ...

Management of Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Recent advances in the management of hepatitis C infection have improved the response to therapy.

HIV Guidelines. New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute: Hepatitis C Virus.
... Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection G. Side Effects of HCV Treatment H ... treated during the HAART era.2 Because chronic hepatitis C infection is common in people with HIV, is ...

Hepatitis C and Chimpanzees
... Hepatitis C infection is estimated to have infected 3% of the population of the planet or 170-200 million people ...

Hepatitis C Complete health information regarding HCV on MedicineNet.com
Learn and become aware of Hepatitis C includes a complete description of the virus, transmission, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and forms of treatment. ... How does liver damage occur in hepatitis C infection? How is hepatitis C virus spread and how ... What are the symptoms of hepatitis C infection? What conditions outside ...

Hepatitis C Therapy - Ways You Can Get Infected With Hepatitis C(NC)-Hepatitis

Ways You Can Get Infected With Hepatitis C

(NC)-Hepatitis C is spread through contact with infected blood. Here are just some of the ways in which you can be infected with this virus:

Sharing needles, straws, pipes, spoons and other drug-related equipment.

(At least two-thirds of all new hepatitis C infections are drug-use related. Cleaning equipment with bleach does not always effectively kill the virus) p>

Getting a tattoo, body piercing or acupuncture from an operator who does not use sterile equipment or techniques

Being born to a mother with hepatitis C

Getting pierced by a needle or sharp equipment that has infected blood on it ( in a hospital, workplace situation, etc.) p>

People who had blood transfusions before the testing of blood donations became mandatory in 1990 may also be at risk. And, while the risk is low, it is also possible to become infected by sharing personal household articles such as a razor or toothbrush with an infected person. The risk of transmission of hepatitis C during sex is also low, unless both parties have open bleeding sores.

It is estimated that 240, 000 people in Canada are currently infected with hepatitis C, of whom only 30% know they have the virus.

If you think you may be at risk, either now or from past risky activities see a doctor. The virus can be detected with a simple blood test, and there are steps and medications you can take to successfully minimize the effects of the disease if your diagnosis is positive. For more information, visit Health Canada's Web site at www.healthcanada.ca/hepc.

About The Author

News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web.

News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services.


Sunday, December 25, 2005


Hepatitis C Therapy - Hepatitis C


Hepatitis C
Title: Hepatitis CCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 9/17/2005

Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C Connection Gets Clearer
Title: Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C Connection Gets ClearerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/8/2005 1:59:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/8/2005 1:58:50 AM

Viral Hepatitis
Title: Viral HepatitisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 12/5/2005

Two Studies Recruiting HCV Patients
Sho-saiko-to is the number one liver remedy in Japan. It has been prescribed to over 1.5 million patients (in Japan, doctors medically prescribe certain natural remedies, just like doctors prescribe pharmaceutical drugs in the U.S.). Based on the large body...

Hepatitis C Therapy - [Immunohistochemical detection of hepatitis C virus antigen from ...


[Immunohistochemical detection of hepatitis C virus antigen from ...
Institute of Viral Heaptitis, First Affiliated Hospital, WCUMS, Chengdu 610041. To investigate the infection of HCV and the expression of HCV antigen (HCAg) ...

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation - Fulltext: Current ...
International Conference on therapies for viral Heaptitis 1999. [Context Link]. 89. Ameer B: Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity augmented by zidovudine. ...

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Lamivudine does not increase the efficacy of interferon in the treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B. Sien-Sing Yang, Chao-Tien Hsu, ...

ILAR Journal Online, Volume 42(2) 2001: Animal Models of Hepatitis
Viral heaptitis, type B in experimental animals. Am J Med Sci 270:189-195. Bassett SE, Thomas D, Brasky, KM, Lanford RE. 1999. Viral persistence antibody to ...

Hepatitis C Therapy - Hep C Links - Hepatitis C Association


Hep C Links - Hepatitis C Association
Hep C Advocate Network, Inc. (HepCAN) Hepatitis C Advocacy Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors: Choices Hepatitis C Coordinators Hepatitis

HEP-C Class Action
HEP-C Class Action Toll free: (800) 229-5323 Case Summary 1. Following lengthy and intense negotiations with all levels of government

Hepatitis C Experimental Treatments / Monotherapy and Combination
HIVandHepatitis.com: The Internet publication with accurate, timely and cutting-edge information on Interleukin 10 (IL-10) and (IL-11)) ISIS 14803 Milk

Hep C Aware - ARE YOU?
Hep C Aware: The Internet Telethon Reruns 24 Hours A Day o Our Mission o Goals & Initiatives o The Campaign o Using Music o Street Teams o Upcoming Events o Hep C Aware Telethon o Archives of Past

Hep C Aware - ARE YOU?
Hep C Aware: The Internet Telethon Reruns 24 Hours A Day o Our Mission o Goals & Initiatives o The Campaign o Using Music o Street Teams o Upcoming Events o Hep C Aware Telethon o Archives of

Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock raise money for Hepatitis C research
The SOS Ride for Hep C December 23, 2002 The American Liver Foundation's 1st Annual SOS Ride for Hepatitis C. Featuring Lloyd

Hepatitis C Therapy - Cirrhosis Of The Liver


Cirrhosis Of The Liver
Title: Cirrhosis Of The LiverCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 12/1/2005

Your Results May Vary For HCV Treatment
According to this study, actual treatment results may be only half as good as touted. Doctors tend to trust the numbers presented by the pharaceutical companies. The pharmaceutical companies have a vested interest in presenting the best numbers they can...

Hepatitis C Therapy - http://202.154.204.240/content/cmri/edu/E_2_00.xls (MICROSOFT EXCEL)


http://202.154.204.240/content/cmri/edu/E_2_00.xls (MICROSOFT EXCEL)
... Does not Increase the Efficacy of Interferon in the Treatment of Mutant Type Chronic Viral Heaptitis B :-A Pilot Study ...

http://202.154.204.240/content/cmri/edu/E_1_01.xls (MICROSOFT EXCEL)
... Lamivudine Does not Increase the Efficacy of Interferon in the Treatment of Mutant Type Chronic Viral Heaptitis B ...

ILAR Journal Online, Volume 42(2) 2001: Animal Models of Hepatitis
... LF, Maynard JE, Purcell RH, Hoofnagle JH, Berquist KR, London WT. 1975. Viral heaptitis, type B in experimental animals ...

USDA Funded Projects
... as postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome and Michigan rabbit viral heaptitis. E) Determine the effects of sample ...