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A New Study on HIV/HCV Co-Infection and Race

Apr 18, 2006

A new study on HIV and HCV co-infection confirms a significantly greater mortality rate for individuals infected with both viruses than those infected with only one. Researchers also reported that for yet unexplained reasons, white people are twice as likely to die from co-infection than black people.

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Replication Discovery Provides New Treatment Approach

Apr 14, 2006

The recent discovery that the Hepatitis C virus needs a small part of RNA found only in the liver to replicate itself has sparked new treatment approaches. If researchers can determine whether lowering the amount of this RNA decreases viral load without adversely affecting the liver we may see a promising breakthrough.

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Rally for Hepatitis Awareness

Mar 28, 2006

The Hepatitis C Movement for Awareness (HMA) is once again planning a march in Washington DC to promote the need for an awareness campaign. See how you can take part even if you cannot join the march to the White House.

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A Breakthrough Discovery for Hepatitis C

Feb 20, 2006

Biologists at Florida State University have recently produced a study illuminating the replication and mutation of the Hepatitis C virus. This kind of progress represents a giant leap forward in tracking this persistent virus, which likely means more accurate and efficient therapy will be coming soon.

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SCH 503034 Jumps on the Fast Track

Feb 2, 2006

Schering-Plough's oral HCV protease inhibitor, SCH 503034, is in phase II trials, and may make for a better combination with Peg-intron. Check-in with us regularly, as we will be keeping close tabs on this development.

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MedMira Rapid Test

Jan 17, 2006

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.

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