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New Approach Shifts Focus on HCV Treatment

Feb 20, 2007

New HCV drug treatments are now primarily focusing on inhibiting Hepatitis C viral replication by targeting a particular viral protein. Based on preliminary clinical findings, one treatment option in development has been discontinued, in favor of another lead contender as a breakthrough Hepatitis C treatment.

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Why Antioxidants are Important for Hepatitis C Patients

Feb 19, 2007

The goal of those currently undergoing treatment for chronic Hepatitis C is to prevent further liver damage from the Hepatitis C virus. Read this exclusive article to learn how to incorporate antioxidants into your lifestyle. Here is a simple, reputable and reasonably priced way to support your liver.

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Controlled Release Drug for Hepatitis C Being Tested

Feb 6, 2007

Marked by less frequent dosing, higher patient compliance and reduced side effects, OctoPlus Pharmaceuticals is now in Phase IIa testing with LocteronTM. A controlled release version of alfa-interferon, Locteron may end up being the preferred medical treatment for Hepatitis C.

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Announcing: New Liver Transplant Option on the Horizon

Feb 5, 2007

Two pharmaceutical companies are taking a similar approach in helping those facing acute liver failure. Recognizing both the ability of healthy liver cells to replicate and the difficulties involved in liver transplantation, the collaboration between Vesta and Cytonet is based on transplanting healthy liver cells to those in need.

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Announcing New Hepatitis C Treatment to Prevent Drug Resistance

Jan 18, 2007

A Stanford University discovery has identified certain proteins as necessary components for Hepatitis C virus replication. Presidio Pharmaceuticals has licensed the rights to use this information for developing a Hepatitis C treatment that prevents drug resistance, the leading cause of viral eradication failure.

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New HCV Botanical Drug Enters Clinical Trial

Jan 16, 2007

Utilizing Chinese medicine's long history of safe and therapeutic use, a pharmaceutical company has developed a drug derived from botanicals to treat Hepatitis C symptoms. Now that it has received FDA approval to begin clinical trials, this unique approach may become a new treatment option for Hepatitis C patients.

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Coming Soon: More Affordable Hepatitis C Treatments

Jan 8, 2007

The 20-year patent on pegylated interferon is up, allowing an Indian pharmaceutical company to devise and offer an effective medication at a fraction of the cost of the current treatment. The long-time hope of HCV patients of an affordable Hepatitis C treatment may soon be realized.

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Race a Factor in Fatty Liver Disease in Hepatitis C Patients

Jan 5, 2007

Recent research has uncovered a racial disparity in regard to fat accumulation in the livers of Hepatitis C patients. The same research also indicates that levels of insulin resistance vary among races. This discovery may prove beneficial to HCV patients if modifications to insulin resistance factors lead to controlling the progression of a fatty liver.

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