Saturday, January 14, 2006


Hepatitis C - Hepatitis C: FAQ | CDC Viral Hepatitis


Hepatitis C: FAQ | CDC Viral Hepatitis
Is there a vaccine for the prevention of HCV infection? ... Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the ...

HCV
hepatitis C virus (HCV) was first definitively identified by molecular cloning of ... The HCV genome consists of a positive-sense RNA molecule approximately ...

Hepatitis C
[Prior to the discovery of HCV, hepatitis following blood transfusion that ... Sexual transmission between monogamous couples is rare but HCV infection is ...

Hawaii Center for Volcanology
Information and research on Hawaiian Volcanoes by the University of Hawaii.

HCV Advocate.org
Up-to-date and accurate information about treatment hepatitis C.

Friday, January 13, 2006


Hepatitis C - SFBR Departments : Virology & Immunology : Projects


SFBR Departments : Virology & Immunology : Projects
Animals with HCV infection cluster separately from animals without HCV infection (top cluster diagram). Genes increased or decreased during HCV infection cluster separately (cluster diagram to left

Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management
Testing for HCV RNA is also helpful in patients in whom EIA tests for anti-HCV are unreliable. For instance, immunocompromised patients may test negative for anti-HCV despite having HCV infection

Women and HCV
HCV. Women with low income appear to be more likely to engage in these risky behaviors. This study found that African-Americans were more likely to engage in these baviors and to have HCV. An HCV

Call for Abstracts
HCV in special, difficult to treat populations (e.g. HIV/HCV co-infection, paediatric HCV and HCV in the transplantation setting). There will be a special focus on the expanding problem of HIV/HCV co

Viral Hepatitis - LGBT Health Channel - Gay Men, Safer Sex, HepC, HCV
The three major viruses that affect the liver, hepatitis A, B, and C (HAV, HBV, HCV) differ according to mode of transmission, pathology, and prognosis. Generally, the virus is transmitted through

Hepatitis C - Main


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Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Different ...
... as risk factors in disease; Next by Date: Lamivudine does not increase the efficacyof interferon in the treatment of mutant type chronic viral heaptitis B; ...

Ministero della Salute Italia
File Format: PDF/Adobe AcrobatYour browser may not have a PDF reader available. Google recommends visiting our Epidemilogic Surveillance of Acute Viral Heaptitis. SMR. Standard Mortality Rate. SIDRIA. Italian Study on Respiratory Diseases in Childhood ...

VIRAL HEPATITIS - ascii.bestchlen.org - viral hepatitis
... viral hepatityis, viral hjepatitis, viral hepaatitis, viral hepa5titis, viral ghepatitis, viral yhepatitis, viral heaptitis, viral hepatigtis, ...

Hepatitis C - GlobeImmune Recruiting for Clinical Trial


GlobeImmune Recruiting for Clinical Trial
While GlobeImmune's therapeutic vaccine for Hepatitis C is only in Phase Ib of clinical trials, their focus on immunity to the Hepatitis C virus is fascinating. GI-5005 is based on tarmogens being potent activators of antigen-specific immune responses against disease....

Weight-based Treatment of HCV
Weight-based dosing has always made sense to us. We don't really understand why Roche has not changed their dosing to weight-based. Although the difference is subtle, it is certainly significant according to this study. You must also note, though, that...

Health Tip: Nail Salon Safety
Title: Health Tip: Nail Salon SafetyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/12/2005 1:59:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/12/2005 1:58:31 AM

Variation in Hepatitis C services may lead to inequity of heath ...
Blink: Hepatitis C Bio, Pics, News and Views from BlinkBits Subject: Variation in Hepatitis C services may lead to inequity of heath ...Added by glog on Jan 12, 2006 4:32 pm (GMT -4) Background: Chronic hepatitis C infection (CHC) is a major healthcare problem. Effective anti-viral therapy is available. To maximise population effectiveness, co-ordinated services for detection and management of patients with CHC are ...... Read more... New: Save and Share Your Thoughts, Pics, Favorites and Feeds Now

Thursday, January 12, 2006


Hepatitis C - Vaccination Tames Hepatitis A Infection


Vaccination Tames Hepatitis A Infection
Title: Vaccination Tames Hepatitis A InfectionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/13/2005 1:58:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/13/2005 1:58:14 AM

Weight-based Treatment of HCV
Weight-based dosing has always made sense to us. We don't really understand why Roche has not changed their dosing to weight-based. Although the difference is subtle, it is certainly significant according to this study. You must also note, though, that...

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...

Doctor: Getting the Most from Your Doctor s Appointment
Title: Doctor: Getting the Most from Your Doctor s AppointmentCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 5/13/2005Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2005

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...

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

Hepatitis C - 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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Wednesday, January 11, 2006


Hepatitis C - Hepatitis C Patients Taxing Medical System


Hepatitis C Patients Taxing Medical System
Title: Hepatitis C Patients Taxing Medical SystemCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/31/2005 1:59:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/31/2005 1:58:37 AM

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

Liver Blood Tests
Title: Liver Blood TestsCategory: Procedures and TestsCreated: 6/2/1998Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2005

Pegasys Shown More Effective In Study
Schering and Roche are taking part in dueling press releases. Each claiming their solution is better. Either way, they seem to be splitting hairs regarding effectiveness. There is no clear winner when they keep firing PR salvos back and forth....

Infectious Mononucleosis
Title: Infectious MononucleosisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 12/14/2005

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

Hepatitis C - 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).
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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
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5/F, Cheung Wah Building, Sheung Heung Rd,


Kowloon, Hong Kong


Tel: 852-27656200


Fax: 852-27645314
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Chengdu University of TCM, Hepatitis Laboratory in the attached hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan, China


webmaster@vigconic.com

Tuesday, January 10, 2006


Hepatitis C - Cirrhosis Of The Liver


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

Alcoholism Facts
Title: Alcoholism FactsCategory: Health FactsCreated: 8/9/2005Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2005

A Good AASLD Meeting Summary
This is a terrific overview article regarding the AASLD meeting. Liz Highleyman did a fantastic job of condensing the key aspects and announcements. One of the most interesting updates/corrections of known information is the upward measurement of the number of...

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...

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

Infectious Mononucleosis
Title: Infectious MononucleosisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 12/14/2005

Hepatitis C - Hepatitis C Patients Taxing Medical System


Hepatitis C Patients Taxing Medical System
HealthScout - FRIDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- The use of health-care resources by hepatitis C patients in the United States has been increasing by 25 percent to 30 percent a year, says a Duke University study in the December issue of Hepatology . About 3

Medivir: Candidate Drug Designated within the Tibotec Collaboration
Genetic Engineering News - The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) collaboration with Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Ltd has recently designated a Candidate Drug (CD). The aim of the research collaboration is to identify and develop orally active inhibitors of the HCV protease NS3/4A. The

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

Customs may take over destination inspection after 7 years
Vanguard - The scanning services and equipment provided by three scanning companies in the nation s ports for the new import destination inspection regime which began yesterday shall be transferred to the Nigeria Customs Service after seven years. Mr. Samuel

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


SciClone Reports Results From First ZADAXIN Phase 3 Hepatitis C Trial
[Press Release] Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 14 3:30 AM
SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced top-line results from the first of its two phase 3 clinical trials using ZADAXIN in combination with pegylated interferon alpha to treat patients with hepatitis C virus who have failed previous interferon-based therapy. Treatment with ZADAXIN and pegylated interferon alpha did not demonstrate a statistically significant benefit compared to Save to My Web

Viral Hepatitis Conference to Take Place February 27-28, 2006 in Boston, MA
RedNova - Jan 05 8:20 AM
BOSTON, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic hepatitis C (HCV) and B (HBV) are the most common causes of chronic viral hepatitis in the United States, posing serious risks for long-term medical complications, especially if left untreated.Save to My Web

Medivir Takes Its First Pharmaceutical Project Into Phase III and Sharpens Its Strategic Focus; Labial Herpes Project
FinanzNachrichten - Dec 22 12:18 AM
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an End-of-Phase-II Meeting has recently approved Medivir's proposal for configuring the pivotal clinical trials to allow drug registration of labial (oral) herpes project ME-609.Save to My Web

Auto sales jump 13% in Apr-Nov
The Economic Times - Dec 18 7:54 PM
Domestic auto sales grew 12.9% during the Apr-Nov 05 period, compared to the same period last year.Save to My Web

Monday, January 09, 2006


Hepatitis C - Dynavax hepatitis vaccine shows promise


Dynavax hepatitis vaccine shows promise
BusinessWeek - DEC. 19 9:09 A.M. ET Dynavax Technologies Corp., a biopharmaceutical focused on treatments for allergies, infectious and chronic inflammatory diseases, said Monday a mid-stage trial of its hepatitis B virus, or HBV, vaccine was successful, warranting

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

ICAAC: HCV only factor associated with liver problems in patients
Aidsmap - Only 4% of Spanish patients starting anti-HIV therapy in 2004 experienced hepatotoxicity, according to a study presented to the 45 th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in Washington DC last month. The investigators

T-cell boost may increase immunity
Science Daily - They says the cells eventually become "exhausted" in their battle against persistent viral infection and less effective in fighting the disease. In a study to be published Dec. 28 on the journal Nature's Web site, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer

Medical News Story
News-Medical.Net - Like boxers wearied by a 15-round bout, the immune system's CD8 T cells eventually become "exhausted" in their battle against persistent viral infection, and less effective in fighting the disease. In a study to be published Dec. 28 on the journal


Hepatitis C - Hepatitis C - eMedicine Health


Hepatitis C - eMedicine Health
Consumer health resource center providing an overview , the causes, symptoms and treatment.

National HCV Prison Coalition - Hepatitis C Awareness Project
The National Hepatitis C Prison Coalition provides support to prison inmates who are suffering from hepatitis.

Hepatitis Information Network - HepNet
What is the impact of hepatitis C and treatment on life expectancy and quality of life? Can the cost-effectiveness of hepatitis C therapy to other well accepted medical interventions be compared? Dr

The Hepatitis C Council of NSW
Provides information, support and services in the Australian state of New South Wales. Includes state-wide telephone support service, internet forum and email information option.

Sunday, January 08, 2006


Hepatitis C - Pill Form of Therapy for HCV Coming Closer


Pill Form of Therapy for HCV Coming Closer
This report is an update of therapy progress presented at the AASLD (American Academy for the Study of Liver Diseases). Three separate approaches are covered. Yes, progress is being made....

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Title: Primary Biliary CirrhosisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 9/17/2005

Japanese Researchers Make Progress
This article is from one of the largest Japanese newspapers. As it shows, researchers in Japan are also working hard to develop a better treatment for HCV. Scientists the world over are doing their best to find a less toxic...

Hepatitis C - HIV-positive injecting drug users who are infected with HTLV-II ...


HIV-positive injecting drug users who are infected with HTLV-II ...
Aidsmap, UK - Dec 12, 2005... p < 0.0001) and, unsurprisingly, also had higher rates of liver disease (11% versus 8%). They believe that the higher rates of hepatitis C infection seen in ...

Hepatitis C patients to burden NHS
Daily Mail - UK, UK - Dec 13, 2005Rising numbers of people suffering severe liver disease caused by hepatitis C infection in the next five years will place a huge burden on the NHS, health ...

SciClone says drug misses trial targets, shares plunge
Reuters - Dec 14, 2005(SCLN.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its experimental drug Zadaxin to treat Hepatitis C infection did not show statistically significant ...

Non-invasive markers of liver damage effective in HIV / hepatitis ...
Aidsmap, UK - Dec 7, 2005Markers of liver damage due to hepatitis C infection that can be measured from blood samples are as effective in patients with and without HIV, according to ...