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Vosevi: The Hepatitis C Buster Drug

Vosevi: The Hepatitis C Buster Drug

Affirmation of Vosevi, the latest treatment for Hepatitis C was done by FDA. Adult HCV patients Genotype 1-6 without liver failure were treated with Vosevi approved by the American Food and Drug Administration. Vosevi is the first drug of choice to be used in combination with Sovaldi treatment and other medications that inhibit the production of NS5a protein. Vosevi is a mixture of Sofosbuvir and…

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Direct Acting Anti-Viral as Treatment of Choice for Hep C Patients with CKD

Direct Acting Anti-Viral as Treatment of Choice for Hep C Patients with CKD

At the moment, there is a little knowledge regarding HCV complication and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in response to Direct Acting Anti-Viral. This is why a group of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital made a research about the relation of DAA to CKD. There is a concern that DAA has irreversible side effects to the Kidneys like interferon and Rivarbin toxicity. In addition, HCV is a…

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Patients Called After Their Doctor Allegedly Infected Them with Hepatitis C Virus Old and new patients of Dr. Timothy Morley, an Osteopath based in Westchester County, New York are called for a mandatory blood test to root for speculated Hepatitis B and C infection after four patients of the said doctor tested positive for Hepatitis C in an electronic lab report.

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Alcohol Dependence Decreases Effectiveness of Hepatitis C Treatment Alcohol consumption and Hepatitis C affect the liver and can cause damage to it. There is a significant relationship between the effectiveness of Hepatitis C therapy when drinking alcohol.

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Incentive Rewards and Peer Encouragement Stimulates Treatment Initiative among Hep C Patients A behavioral research presented at the International Symposium on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users show that cash incentives and peer motivation increase the desire of substance abuse patients to comply treatment.

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HCV Positive Women Post High Risk of Infertility, Menopause, and Miscarriage Women with HCV are at high risk of reproductive organ issues thus resulting to failing ovarian function.

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Chronic Hepatitis C in Male Patients has Rapid Disease Progression, Research Says.

Chronic Hepatitis C in Male Patients has Rapid Disease Progression, Research Says.

  A recent study at the University of Toronto reveals that gender influences Hepatitis C Male patients who are long suffering from the disease are also more likely to develop complications. The study suggests that patients have individual needs and different from one another, so as the therapy. Determining how the virus will progress will also differentiate the treatment. The team conducted a…

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SIPH: FREE HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C Testing for the month of September A free HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C Testing for qualified individuals will be provided by Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) during the month of September.

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Johnson & Johnson to Terminate Hep C Research Due to Growing Competition Johnson & Johnson is a multinational medical and pharmaceutical conglomerate that has been a common name in the medical stock exchange and listed in the Fortune 500, a group of successful and multibillion companies.

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Sofosbuvir is Safe for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Sofosbuvir-based direct-acting antiviral regimen is found to be safe not only for patients with hepatitis C but also for those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), study says.

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Heightened Alert in Salt Lake City’s Increasing Rate of Used Needles in Public Areas Salt Lake City is a populous, fast pacing, busy city in Utah. Behind the city’s busy life and after-hours entertainment reveals an alarming situation, used syringe lying around in public areas.

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Tribute to Dr. Huma Qureshi: A National Leader against Viral Hepatitis Executive Director of Pakistan Health Research Council Dr. Huma Qureshi is a known leader on viral hepatitis.

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E-Health Records Escalates Hepatitis Screen among Baby Boomers Baby boomers are people born between 1945 and 1965. A vast demographic that’s also five times more likely to have hepatitis C than other people.

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DNP+ to Delhi High Court: Free Hepatitis C Treatment The Delhi Network of Positive People (DNP+) asked the High Court to make hepatitis C treatment free for…

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Hep C Elimination is Impossible without Treating and Prioritizing Drug Users

Hep C Elimination is Impossible without Treating and Prioritizing Drug Users

According to Associate Professor Jason Grebely, President of the International Network of Hepatitis C in Substance Users (INHSU), “The number of people around the world dying from hepatitis C is increasing. We have the tools to reverse this trend, to eliminate this disease and save millions of lives. But it will not happen until people who use drugs become a focus of our efforts.” The number of…

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Hepatitis C Depression can be your Worst Nightmare

Hepatitis C Depression can be your Worst Nightmare

Depression involves mood states including excessive grief and sadness. The key element that sets it apart from mood swings is that mood state persists over an extended period. This is one of the most common psychiatric complications of hepatitis C. If untreated, depression can lead to self-harm and suicidal ideations. Depression affects up to 30 percent of people with hepatitis C, but many don’t…

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The Installation of Satellite Liver Transplant Facility in Punjab, Pakistan

The Installation of Satellite Liver Transplant Facility in Punjab, Pakistan

The Punjab or Panjab province of Pakistan is the country’s most populous region and is home to the Punjabis and various other groups. Around 7% of the total population of the Punjab Province has Hepatitis C infection. The high prevalence of hepatitis is due to many factors in both health care settings and in the community. This includes the use of dirty syringes, failure to screen blood before…