Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hepatitis Central Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C Symptoms ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/) - [Is Gluten Harmful to Those with Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/is-gluten-harmful-to-those-with-hepatitis-c/) - The healthy section in the grocery store seems to be brimming with gluten-free foods, and those with Hepatitis C may have reason to consider them. - [Hepatitis C Management: The Most Important Meal of the Day](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-management-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day/) - Getting the most from your breakfast can make the difference between feeling exhausted and aggravating liver health issues – to feeling energetic and supporting your liver’s wellness. - [12 Natural Tips for Indigestion Relief](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/12-natural-tips-for-indigestion-relief/) - [Top 10 Sources of Protein Intake for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/top-10-sources-of-protein-intake-for-hepatitis-c/) - Find out why most people with Hepatitis C need to eat plenty of protein, and which protein sources are the best. - [Nutrition’s Role in Rebuilding Liver Cells After Beating Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/nutritions-role-in-rebuilding-liver-cells-after-beating-hepatitis-c/) - Achieving SVR after Hepatitis C treatment is a major victory, but should be followed up with a nutritional plan to rebuild the liver for long-lasting health. - [Protein Consumption for a Healthy Thanksgiving](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/protein-consumption-for-a-healthy-thanksgiving/) - Learn how pea protein can help to support liver cell regeneration over the Thanksgiving holiday. - [The Banana's Role in Beating Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-bananas-role-in-beating-hepatitis-c/) - Find out about the new antiviral drug in development that comes from...bananas? - [4 Excellent Snack Options for People Living With Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/4-excellent-snack-options-for-people-living-with-hepatitis-c/) - These four snacking suggestions can help support your liver. - [Beyond the Liver: Milk Thistle’s 4 Extra Benefits](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/beyond-the-liver-milk-thistles-4-extra-benefits/) - Offering a substantial list of advantages to Hepatitis C patients, find out how milk thistle provides assistance to the entire body. - [Turmeric for Hepatitis C, and Beyond](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/turmeric-for-hepatitis-c-and-beyond/) - Turmeric is the ultimate anti-inflammatory spice that protects liver cells from Hep C – and does so much more. - [Exercise Is a MUST if You Are Battling Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/exercise-is-a-must-if-you-are-battling-hepatitis-c/) - Find out how physical activity can improve Hepatitis C antiviral therapy by helping reduce its associated side effects. - [Do You Suffer from Hep C-Related Fatigue?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/do-you-suffer-from-hep-c-related-fatigue/) - If you have Hepatitis C, supporting your adrenal glands can help you recover from fatigue, but it requires a long-term commitment. - [The Best Hepatitis Diet](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-best-hepatitis-diet/) - Eating a healthy diet can improve your mood, energy, and also minimize liver inflammation. If you or someone you love has Hepatitis C, you should check out these specific food suggestions to help you stay on track for every meal of the day. - [What Impact Does Hepatitis C Have on Your Weight?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-impact-does-hepatitis-c-have-on-your-weight/) - Find out the role hepatitis C and its accompanying treatments have on your weight. - [Should Someone with Hepatitis C Follow a Fatty Liver Diet?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/should-someone-with-hepatitis-c-follow-a-fatty-liver-diet/) - Discover hepatitis C's role in developing a fatty liver, as well as the healthiest foods and herbs you should consume while living with this virus. - [Top 7 Winter Fruits & Veggies for Liver Health with Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/top-7-winter-fruits-veggies-for-liver-health-with-hepatitis-c/) - Here are 7 of your top winter fruits and vegetables that are good for supporting liver health when you have the hepatitis C virus (HCV). - [Is Hep C Considered an STD?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/is-hep-c-considered-an-std/) - One of the most common questions people have surrounding hep C is whether it can be contracted through sexual contact and if it's considered an STD. - [Safe, Effective Hepatitis B Treatments](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/safe-effective-hepatitis-b-treatments/) - Have you recently been diagnosed with hepatitis B? If so, there are some safe and effe treatment options you can consider. - [Hepatitis C Treatment Options in 2023](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-treatment-options-in-2023/) - From direct-acting antiviral medications and interferon-based therapies, find out the current treatment options for hepatitis C in 2023. - [Recently Diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Here’s What to Expect](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/recently-diagnosed-with-hepatitis-c-heres-what-to-expect/) - Find out more about hepatitis C, what it means to be diagnosed with this virus, and tips for coping with your recent diagnosis. - [What Fruits & Vegetables Are Good For Liver Health?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-fruits-vegetables-are-good-for-liver-health/) - On top of apples and zucchini (including "zoodles" that you can substitute for pasta), find out 7 more fruits and veggies that are excellent for liver health! - [Reducing PTSD Symptoms...with Hep C Drugs?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/reducing-ptsd-symptoms-with-hep-c-drugs/) - Learn more about a new study that examines the use of the medication combination glecaprevir and pibrentasvir for assistance with managing PTSD symptoms. - [New Hepatitis C Virus Detection Process](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-hepatitis-c-virus-detection-process/) - New! Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science developed a device that can quickly & precisely test for HCV. - [The Best and Worst Things to Say to Someone Recently Diagnosed with Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-best-and-worst-things-to-say-to-someone-recently-diagnosed-with-hepatitis-c/) - It is helpful to know what to say to (as well as what not to say!) to a friend or loved one who is recently diagnosed with hepatitis C. - [WHO's Global Plan to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/whos-global-plan-to-eliminate-viral-hepatitis-by-2030/) - Find out about World Health Organization's (WHO) new global strategy that includes 3 key recommendations to help eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. - [5 Self-Care Tips for Living with Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/5-self-care-tips-for-living-with-hepatitis-c/) - Self-care can go a long way when living with hepatitis C. In addition to taking time to de-stress, find out 4 more tips to help your mental and physical health. - [Ending Liver Congestion Can Stop Liver Disease Progression](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/ending-liver-congestion-can-stop-liver-disease-progression/) - Find out why a broadened understanding of liver congestion can help stop the damage that chronic Hepatitis C can cause. - [6 Best Summer Fruits & Vegetables for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/6-best-summer-fruits-vegetables-for-hepatitis-c/) - Adding any of these 6 fruits and veggies to your summer meal plan can help support your liver's health. Find out which foods made the list! - [What Can You Do When Your Hepatitis C Treatment Doesn’t Work?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-can-you-do-when-your-hepatitis-c-treatment-doesnt-work/) - Find out some causes of hepatitis C treatment failure as well as steps you can take if your hep C treatment isn't working. - [Can Horses Help Us Better Understand the Hepatitis C Virus?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can-horses-help-us-better-understand-the-hepatitis-c-virus/) - Find out the details and findings from the "Equine Hepatitis C Virus Study" that was published in February 2022 in Virus Evolution. - [Liver Friendly Desserts: Sweet Treats That Won’t Hurt Liver Health](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/liver-friendly-desserts-sweet-treats-that-wont-hurt-liver-health/) - There are lots of sweet treats you can enjoy that are kind to your liver - such as healthy black bean brownies! Read on for the recipe and other tasty options. - [Hepatitis C Treatments in 2022](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-treatments-in-2022/) - Here are a few options to consider, including oral antiviral medications, for treating the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in 2022. - [New Test Detects Hepatitis C Faster and at a Lower Cost](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-test-detects-hepatitis-c-faster-and-at-a-lower-cost/) - Find out about a new point-of-care test, discovered by researchers from the University of Glasgow, that can detect hepatitis C earlier and at a lower cost. - [When Treating Hepatitis C, 12 Weeks May Be Better](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/when-treating-hepatitis-c-12-weeks-may-be-better/) - Recent research suggests that shortening your course of hepatitis C treatment may increase your risk of relapse. - [New Scientific Findings May Lead to Hep C Vaccine](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-scientific-findings-may-lead-to-hep-c-vaccine/) - Explore the new research findings about hepatitis C that were recently published in Nature. Could an HCV vaccine be on the way? - [Hepatitis A is on the Rise in the United States](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-a-is-on-the-rise-in-the-united-states/) - Find out what you should know about this new surge in hepatitis A cases, including how to protect yourself from becoming infected with the virus. - [Top Options for Hepatitis C Screening at Home](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/top-options-for-hepatitis-c-screening-at-home/) - Healthline.com recently researched the best hepatitis C tests that you can do at home. Take a look at their top 5 picks. - [The Link Between Hepatitis C & Psoriasis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-link-between-hepatitis-c-psoriasis/) - There is a connection between psoriasis and hepatitis C. Find out what most scientists believe creates the link between these conditions. - [COVID-19 Treated With a Hepatitis C Drug — How Does it Work?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/covid-19-treated-with-a-hepatitis-c-drug-how-does-it-work/) - New research highlights that HCV protease inhibitors could not only help to treat the COVID-19 virus—but also prevent it from mutating into different forms. - [The Link Between Exercise and Liver Health](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-link-between-exercise-and-liver-health/) - Exercise is more than building muscle; it also keeps your liver healthy! Plus, find out how hepatitis C may improve with exercise. - [Hepatitis and Energy Drinks](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-and-energy-drinks/) - Energy drinks are typically perceived as a healthy alternative to soda that can give you a peppy boost. However, energy drinks could be dangerous when consumed in excess – especially for those with Hepatitis C. - [Can COVID-19 Really Be Treated with a Hepatitis C Drug?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can-covid-19-really-be-treated-with-a-hepatitis-c-drug/) - A leading pharmaceutical company in India received approval to treat COVID-19…with a hep C drug! Learn what drug the FDA approved to treat COVID-19 in the U.S. - [Why Liver Cancer is More Deadly for Black Individuals](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/why-liver-cancer-is-more-deadly-for-black-individuals/) - Discover why Black people are at a higher risk of dying from liver cancer compared to White, Asian, and Latino individuals. - [Hepatitis C Treatments for 2021](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-treatments-for-2021/) - Read the recommendations for HCV treatment in 2021. While we still wait for a vaccine, there are 4 diet & lifestyle changes you can make now to heal your liver. - [Happy Valentine’s Day: Dinner, Sex and Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/happy-valentines-day-dinner-sex-and-hepatitis-c/) - Consider cooking your own Valentine’s Day dinner this year – relying on dishes that will give you energy and help you feel in the mood. - [Hepatitis C Testing Decreases Because of COVID-19](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-testing-decreases-because-of-covid-19/) - Find out how COVID-19 impacted the screening and identification of Hepatitis C. - [Treating Hepatitis C with the ‘Netflix’ Model](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/treating-hepatitis-c-with-the-netflix-model/) - Find out what it means to treat hepatitis C with the 'Netflix' model, which states are participating in the model, and if the payment model will be beneficial. - [3 Methods to Predict Who Will Develop Liver Cancer After HCV Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/3-methods-to-predict-who-will-develop-liver-cancer-after-hcv-treatment/) - Learn more about the set of studies presented at the Digital International Liver Congress that found 3 new methods to predict who will develop liver cancer after successful hepatitis C treatment. - [All You Need to Know About Children and Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-children-and-hepatitis-c/) - Hepatitis C (HCV) is a growing health problem for children. Discover how children get hep C as well as what the treatment guidelines are. - [On the Rise in Hep C Patients: Infectious Endocarditis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/on-the-rise-in-hep-c-patients-infectious-endocarditis/) - Learn why infectious endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart, is on the rise in people who have hepatitis C. - [Your Immune System Can Get “Ghosted” By Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/your-immune-system-can-get-ghosted-by-hepatitis-c/) - Did you know that hepatitis C can "ghost" our immune system? The hep c virus is still present, but our immune system doesn't know. - [How Long Before We Get A Hepatitis C Vaccine?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/how-long-before-we-get-a-hepatitis-c-vaccine/) - Learn about GLS-6150, the first human trial of an IFNL-3 HCV DNA vaccine. - [Can Hepatitis C Be Cured for $300?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can-hepatitis-c-be-cured-for-300/) - Hepatitis C Cure: A Non-Profit Bargain at Hundreds of Dollars and Just as Effective as $84,000 Profit Driven Remedy - [Hepatitis C Symptoms in Men: What to Know](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-symptoms-in-men-what-to-know/) - Men tend to contract hepatitis C at higher rates than women. In addition to that, they also experience some specific symptoms that women do not. - [2020: A New Decade for Hepatitis C Drugs and Eradication](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/2020-a-new-decade-for-hepatitis-c-drugs-and-eradication/) - Discover the Hepatitis C drugs, awareness, and elimination goals for the virus in the new decade. - [5 Foods and Supplements to Reduce Hepatitis C-Related Fatigue](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/5-foods-and-supplements-to-reduce-fatigue-from-hepatitis-c/) - Always tired? Take control of your fatigue with these five solutions for improving energy levels! - [The Best Diet When You Have Hepatitis A, B or C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-best-diet-when-you-have-hepatitis-a-b-or-c/) - Find out the best and worst foods to eat when you have hepatitis A, B or C. - [Gap in Hepatitis B Diagnosis and Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/gap_in_hepatiti/) - [The Success of All-Oral Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatments](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-success-of-all-oral-direct-acting-antiviral-treatments/) - New research indicates improved outcomes for hepatitis C and liver cancer patients using all-oral direct-acting antiviral treatments. - [Comprehensive Hepatitis C Symptom Management With CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/comprehensive-hepatitis-c-symptom-management-with-cam-complementary-and-alternative-medicine/) - Find out which complementary and alternative medicines can help manage most symptoms patients experience while living with hepatitis C. - [Living With Hepatitis C: 6 Ways to Maintain a Positive Mindset](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/living-with-hepatitis-c-7-ways-to-maintain-a-positive-mindset/) - Depression and anxiety can actually increase the damage that Hepatitis C and other diseases have on your body while deteriorating overall health and wellness. Maintaining a positive mindset can be critical in managing a positive, happy and healthy life. - [Neither Fame Nor Fortune Protects Against Hep C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/celebrities-with-hepatitis-c/) - The Hepatitis C virus does not discriminate. 12 celebrities who have been infected with HCV. - [Liver Care After Successful Hepatitis C Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/liver-care-after-successful-hepatitis-c-treatment/) - Caring for your liver afterward successful Hepatitis C treatment is important for the liver’s longevity. - [Is the High Cost of New Hep C Drugs Worth the Money?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/is-the-high-cost-of-new-hep-c-drugs-worth-the-money/) - A recently released study takes on the question, “Does the value of the new Hepatitis C drugs legitimize their price?” - [Is Your Sex Life Over if You Have Hep C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/is-your-sex-life-over-if-you-have-hep-c/) - [Hep C News: Milk Thistle Research Confirms Liver Benefit](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hep-c-news-milk-thistle-research-confirms-liver-benefit/) - Silibin’s liver-protective strengths make it valuable for other liver-damaging problems – especially the Hepatitis C virus. - [Hepatitis C Drugs News - 2019](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-drugs-in-2019-price-drops-and-generic-pipeline-in-place/) - Discover the 7 top FDA-approved Hepatitis C treatments for 2019. - [The 9 Truths About Hepatitis C Treatment Success](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-9-truths-about-hepatitis-c-treatment-success/) - Does Hepatitis C go into remission? Is Hepatitis C curable? Can Hepatitis C reemerge? Let’s delve into these questions! - [5 Tips for Improving Sleep When You Have Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/5-tips-for-improving-sleep-with-hepatitis-c/) - Hepatitis C can cause poor sleep, which aggravates this viral infection of the liver. Stop insomnia by trying all five of these sleep improvement tips! - [5 Rules of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/5-rules-of-the-anti-inflammatory-diet/) - Find out how you can help manage Hepatitis C by adhering to the five principles of the anti-inflammatory diet. - [Hepatitis C’s Impact – From Head to Toe](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-cs-impact-from-head-to-toe/) - Harming more than just the liver, seven other areas of the body are frequently affected by Hepatitis C infection. - [The Opioid Crisis: Explosion of New HCV Infections](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-opioid-crisis-explosion-of-new-hcv-infections/) - The path from pain to opioids to heroin to Hepatitis C is becoming increasingly well traveled. - [3 Thanksgiving Sides to Help Your Liver](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/3-thanksgiving-recipes-to-help-your-liver/) - Three new liver-friendly Thanksgiving side dishes to try instead of the old green bean casserole standby. - [HCV-Infected Kidney Transplants Proven Safe and Viable](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv-infected-kidney-transplants-proven-safe-and-viable/) - Kidneys from donors who are HCV positive are making for successful transplants. - [Hepatitis E - The Most Common Cause of Acute Viral Hepatitis in the World](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what_kind_of_th/) - Find out all there is to know about hepatitis E, including its transmission, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Also, discover if there is a vaccine for HEV. - [Should You Take Milk Thistle Before & After Hepatitis C Treatment?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/should-you-take-milk-thistle-before-after-hepatitis-c-treatment/) - Whether just diagnosed or recently completing an antiviral treatment round for hep C, there are many reasons why you should supplement with milk thistle. - [Managing Hepatitis C: 7 Ways to Avoid the Holiday Blues](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/managing_hcv_se/) - [Hepatitis C and Fatigue](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_and_2/) - We have long noted the number one complaint of chronic Hepatitis C patients is fatigue. The following study, presented at the latest AASLD conference in Boston, verifies this observation. - [All About an HCV-Related Condition: Lichen Planus](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/all_about_an_hc/) - [How Your Immune System Can Help Defeat Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/post_2/) - [Can Hepatitis C Be Transmitted Through Sexual Contact?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can_hepatitis_c/) - Discover if Hep C can be transmitted sexually, as well as what are considered to be high risk sexual transmission factors. - [7 Tips for Tick Prevention](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/7-notable-ways-to-prevent-tick-bites/) - Discover the connection between Lyme disease and hepatitis. - [Understanding Hepatitis C Genotypes](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/understanding-hepatitis-c-genotypes/) - Genetic variations are responsible for the array of hep C genotypes. Find out why treatment may differ based on these differences. - [Your Ultimate Guide for Hepatitis B](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hepatitis-b/) - Is hepatitis B contagious? What are its symptoms? How is hepatitis B treated? Discover the answers to these critical questions about hepatitis B and many more. - [The Ultimate Guide to Hepatitis C and Pregnancy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-hepatitis-c-and-pregnancy/) - Find out all there is to know about Hepatitis C and pregnancy. - [Can CBD Cure Opioid Addiction?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can-cbd-cure-opioid-addiction/) - Discover more about CBD and why it's growing in popularity, as well as how it could be instrumental in ending the opioid epidemic. - [Living with Hepatitis C: How to Prevent and Stop Nosebleeds](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/nosebleeds_and/) - Those with Hepatitis C may be more prone to nosebleeds. They must also must be aware of the potential for spreading HCV during a nosebleed. - [The Affordability of Sovaldi](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-affordability-of-sovaldi/) - Many factors – including the country you live in – influence who will be able to pay for the top Hepatitis C medication. - [Repurposing Allergy Meds to Treat Hep C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/repurposing-allergy-meds-to-treat-hep-c/) - New research targets an old, over-the-counter hay fever drug in hopes that everyone in need will be able to afford a safe and effective Hepatitis C treatment. - [Hepatitis C Top Priority: Protect Against Liver Cancer](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-top-priority-protect-against-liver-cancer/) - Scientific facts support the value of antioxidants in stopping Hepatitis C virus-related liver cancer. - [Having a Beer After SVR](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/having-a-beer-after-svr/) - After surviving the diagnosis, illness and treatment for Hep C, those who are cured of this illness may once again be faced with a decision to drink alcohol. - [4 Summer Safety Issues You Need to Know About if You Have Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/4-summer-safety-issues-you-need-to-know-about-if-you-have-hepatitis-c/) - When school is out and the sun is blazing, you know its summertime. Typically associated with longer days, vacations, swimming, and soaking up rays, the summer is chock full of fun – but also harbors a few additional concerns for those with Hepatitis C. Make sure you are aware of these four concerns that could pose safety issues. - [4 Hepatitis C Dietary Myths](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/4-hepatitis-c-dietary-myths/) - Debunking these four myths about what to consume or avoid with Hepatitis C will help you make better liver health choices. - [3 Ways Insufficient Sleep Fuels Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/3-ways-insufficient-sleep-fuels-hepatitis-c/) - Eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly are usually regarded as the most valuable lifestyle adaptations for living healthfully with Hepatitis C, but evidence shows that getting good quality sleep is just as important. - [A Rare Gene Makes it Unlikely to Fend Off Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/a-rare-gene-makes-it-unlikely-to-fend-off-hepatitis-c/) - HCV research uncovers the gene that makes certain people higher risk than others for not being able to fight off this deadly virus. - [What Are the Most Common Liver Function Tests?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-are-the-most-common-liver-function-tests/) - What are liver function tests? What are they used for? What are the 10 most common liver function tests? - [Hepatitis C Vaccine Showing Promising Antiviral Applications in Mice](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-vaccine-showing-promising-antiviral-applications-in-mice/) - Find out the new research surrounding the possibility of a HCV vaccine. - [What Are the Long-Term Side Effects of Interferons for Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-are-the-long-term-side-effects-of-interferons-for-hepatitis-c/) - Even after completing interferon treatment to treat hepatitis C, there can be long-term side effects to contend with. - [Do You Know Which Hepatitis Symptoms CBD Oil Relieves?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can-cbd-oil-relieve-symptoms-of-hepatitis/) - CBD oil can help with symptoms related to hepatitis, including liver inflammation, fatigue, mood changes, itchy skin, and so much more. - [Surprising Nutritional Support for Hepatitis C Patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/surprising-nutritional-support-for-hepatitis-c/) - Are you ready to streamline your liver health routine? - [Celebrating Valentine's Day: A Sweet Treat for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/celebrating_val/) - Find out the best type of chocolate to eat, as well as two major ways it can be beneficial to someone living with Hepatitis C. - [Hepatitis C Direct-Acting Antivirals May Be the Solution to a Hep C Vaccine](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-direct-acting-antivirals-may-be-the-solution-to-a-hep-c-vaccine/) - Now that we have effective treatment, all efforts should turn to developing a Hepatitis C vaccine. - [Harvoni - A Complete Guide](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/harvoni-a-complete-guide/) - Find out all there is to know about Harvoni, an HCV treatment. - [15 Tips for Managing Interferon-Ribavirin Side Effects](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/managing-interferon-ribavirin-side-effects/) - [10 Helpful Tips: Reducing Dry Mouth for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/dry-mouth-hepatitis-c/) - [10 Facts Impacting Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-b-treatment/) - [10 Best Hep C Treatment Centers](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/best-hepatitis-c-treatment-centers/) - [1-in-4 People Have Fatty Liver Disease](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/prevalence-of-fatty-liver-disease/) - [Tired with Hep C? Avoid These 5 Foods!](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/tired-with-hep-c-avoid-these-5-foods/) - Do you know what common foods are likely to exacerbate fatigue – the most common symptom of Hepatitis C? - [8 Early Symptoms: Could You Have Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/8-early-symptoms-could-you-have-hepatitis-c/) - Especially if engaged in any activities putting you at risk for Hepatitis C infection, it’s important to be alert of this illness’s most common early symptoms. - [Reduce Your Holiday Stress: 4 Tips You May Have Missed](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/reduce-your-holiday-stress-4-tips-you-may-have-missed/) - Support your liver throughout the holidays by reducing stress with these 4 frequently overlooked suggestions. - [Pain Relievers and Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-pain-relievers/) - [What Is Liver Dialysis and Who Can Benefit From It?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-is-liver-dialysis-and-who-can-benefit-from-it/) - Find out what liver dialysis is and who it's meant for. You'll also discover what MARS therapy is. - [Can You Get Viral Hepatitis from Oral Sex?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can_you_get_vir/) - [Cured of Hepatitis C: Is There Potential to Infect Others?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/cured-of-hepatitis-c-is-there-potential-to-infect-others/) - Is your blood still infectious after being cured of Hepatitis C? - [Can Hep C Be Cured in Just Six Weeks?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can-hep-c-be-cured-in-just-six-weeks/) - Just as the makers of the next generation of Hepatitis C drugs aim for greater safety and effectiveness, they are also trying to eliminate the virus in a shorter period of time. - [Lyme Disease’s Scary Connection with Hepatitis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/lyme-diseases-scary-connection-with-hepatitis/) - If you have chronic hepatitis, Lyme disease might hasten damage to your liver. - [Marijuana After Clearing Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/marijuana-after-clearing-hepatitis-c/) - Is it safe to use marijuana after successfully clearing the Hepatitis C virus? - [New Pain-Free Alternative to Biopsy: evaluation, treatment and follow-up options for Hepatitis C patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-pain-free-alternative-to-biopsy-evaluation-treatment-and-follow-up-options-for-hepatitis-c-patients/) - A real-time ultrasound evaluation technique, ShearWave™ Elastography (SWE) offers a non-invasive alternative to biopsy for assessing chronic liver disease in patients with Hepatitis C. - [Case Study Suggests Milk Thistle Is Potent Against Hep C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/case-study-suggests-milk-thistle-is-potent-against-hep-c/) - Although merely a single case study, evidence for milk thistle (in the right combination, extract and administration method) confirms this herb’s place in Hepatitis C treatment programs. - [Hep C Drugs in 2016: More Combos and Lower Cost](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hep-c-drugs-in-2016-more-combos-and-lower-cost/) - While some exciting new drug combos are on the approval horizon, cost concerns will drive interest in Hepatitis C treatment for 2016. - [The Link Between Hep C and Parkinson’s Disease](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-link-between-hep-c-and-parkinsons-disease/) - Pending further study results, Parkinson’s might be added as a possible extrahepatic manifestation of chronic Hepatitis C. - [Is Hepatitis C Contagious? The Ultimate Guide](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/is-hepatitis-c-contagious-the-ultimate-guide/) - How contagious is HCV, and can Hepatitis C be transmitted through sex? - [Hep C Symptoms - Could Your Rash Be One?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/could-your-rash-be-a-symptom-of-hepatitis-c/) - There are many Hep C symptoms. As such, find out why those suffering with a rash might want to consider getting tested for the virus. - [Two New Interferon Studies from Schering](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/two_new_interfe/) - Schering-Plough announced today that it is initiating two large international clinical trials to evaluate the use of PegIntron(R) (peginterferon alfa-2b) and Rebetol(R) (ribavirin) combination therapy in patients chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 who have specific unmet medical needs. - [Treating Non-responders](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/treating_non-re/) - About 45% of patients with chronic hepatitis C are unresponsive to the present reference treatment combining pegelated interferon plus ribavirin; before pegylated interferon was available the non-response rate was around 60%. - [TLR7 Agonist against HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/tlr_agonist_aga/) - The study was a dose-escalating, open-label evaluation of isatoribine administered intravenously at 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg and 800 mg doses to 32 adults, most of whom received once daily dosing for seven days. - [VX-950 Making Progress](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/vx-950_making_p/) - Data from a 14-day clinical study demonstrated that treatment with any one of three doses of VX-950 resulted in median serum ALT declines of 25-32 U/L in all dose groups. - [Shorter Therapy Effective for Genotypes 2 and 3](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/shorter_therapy/) - Hepatitis C infected patients with genotype 2 or 3 may be able to shorten their course of therapy without losing effectiveness, according to a study presented here at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases annual meeting (AASLD). - [Shorter HCV Treatment? Yes, for some...](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/shorter_hcv_tre/) - Current guidelines call for six months of treatment for hepatitis C type 2 and type 3 infections. A year of treatment is needed for type 1 infections. - [The "Other" Hepatitis and Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the_other_hepat/) - Quite often when they hear the term, most people immediately think of hepatitis caused by a series of viruses. Over time, an increasing number of viruses that cause liver inflammation have been identified and have been named accordingly. - [Share Your Personal Hepatitis C Story](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/share_your_pers/) - As a Hepatitis C patient, you can probably understand how it might help others immensely if they have the opportunity to learn from your experiences (both good and bad). - [Schering-Plough Developing Potent Protease Inhibitor for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/schering-plough/) - Schering-Plough, a science-based healthcare company, has announced that it is developing a highly potent next-generation oral hepatitis C protease inhibitor that has future best-in-class potential. - [Schering vs. Roche](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/schering_vs_roc/) - Schering-Plough Corp.’s combination treatment for hepatitis C was more effective in eliminating the virus than Roche Holding AG’s better-selling similar combination, according to a small study described on Monday. - [Report Claims MOST HCV Patients Will Develop Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/report_claims_m/) - Researchers found that it is highly likely that people who are infected with hepatitis C (HCV) for more than 60 years will develop cirrhosis–the highest rate of hepatitis C-associated cirrhosis reported to date. - [Purified Interferon Successful for Difficult HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/purified_interf/) - Highly purified natural Interferon Alfa (Multiferon) could be an alternative therapy in difficult-to-treat HCV patients. - [Pill Form of Therapy for HCV Coming Closer](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/pill_form_of_th/) - Based on research to date, many experts believe antiviral drugs - potentially in combination regimens consisting entirely of oral agents - are the wave of the future for hepatitis C therapy. - [Newly Identified Protein Inhibits HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/newly_identifie/) - A newly identified family of proteins may inhibit replication of the Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses say researchers from California. Their findings appear in the March 2005 issue of the Journal of Virology. - [Vertex Update](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/vertex_update/) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Tuesday said half of hepatitis C patients taking a specific dose of its experimental drug in an early-stage trial tested negative for the virus 14 days after beginning treatment, a speed unmatched by any existing medicine. - [Vertex Progresses with VX-950](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/vertex_progress/) - VX-950 is an oral inhibitor of hepatitis C virus protease, an enzyme essential for viral replication. Vertex researchers were the first to solve the three-dimensional crystal structure of HCV protease, and have used structural insights to enable the design of small molecule HCV protease inhibitors, including VX-950. - [New Treatment From Vertex in Trials](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new_treatment_f/) - Global biotech firm Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a small-molecule drugs developer, has initiated a phase Ib clinical trial for its investigational oral protease inhibitor for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. - [New Hepatitis C Drug (NM283) Clinical Trial Report](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new_hepatitis_c_1/) - Patients receiving the combination treatment achieved a mean viral load reduction of 3.2 log10, or 99.94 percent, after 12 weeks of treatment. - [New Hepatitis C Combination Therapy Looking Good](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new_hepatitis_c/) - Indenix Pharmaceuticals announced results of the interim analysis, which include data on 19 patients who have completed 12 weeks of combination treatment with valopicitabine plus peginterferon alfa. - [New Early Liver Disease Test](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new_early_liver/) - A technique for identifying early liver damage could help improve detection of the deadly condition cirrhosis. - [Milk Thistle Doses Studied Are Too Low](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/milk_thistle_do/) - Milk thistle, a widely used alternative medicine, is not proven effective in lowering mortality in alcoholic or hepatitis B or C liver disease, according to a systematic review of current evidence. - [Retreatment of Non-Responders](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/retreatment_of/) - Despite improvements in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, nearly half of all patients do not respond to initial therapy. - [Magic Bullet For Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/magic_bullet_fo/) - Today, the standard treatment for hepatitis C is the combination of an antiviral medicine that targets the virus and an immune system-boosting drug that helps the body fight the infection. - [A Good HCV Newspaper Article](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/a_goodhcv_newsp/) - When Eliot Godofsky started treating viral hepatitis in 1996, about 10 percent to 15 percent of patients could be cured. - [A Good AASLD Meeting Summary](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/a_good_aasld_me/) - Treatments for hepatitis B and C continue to improve, with refinements to approved regimens and new experimental agents in the development pipeline, researchers reported at the 56th annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, held November 11-15 in San Francisco. - [A Drug Treatment Based on Glutathione](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/a_drug_treatmen/) - Novelos Therapeutics Reports Positive Results From Phase 1/2 Lung Cancer Study. - [Indenix is Nearing Phase III for Valopicitabine](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/indenix_is_near/) - The company anticipates finalizing the study design for a phase III clinical trial in treatment-refractory patients by the end of the first quarter of 2006 and starting to enroll patients thereafter. - [Weight-based Treatment of HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/weight_based_tr/) - Largest Hepatitis C Trial in U.S. Patients Shows Weight-Based REBETOL in Combination With PEG-INTRON Increases Sustained Response, Lowers Relapse. - [Hepatitis C With Fatty Liver Increases Risk](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_wit/) - Several studies have shown that steatosis (fatty liver) is a strong and independent predictor of the severity as well as the progression of fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C. - [Increased Cancer Risk With HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/increased_cance/) - People infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have a higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma, according to a recent study of the Swedish population. - [Hepatitis C Virus Linked to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_vir/) - Patients infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are six times as likely to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) than individuals that are virus free, according to research presented today at the Third Annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research meeting. - [Hepatitis C Treatment Options](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_treat/) - The treatment of hepatitis C is expensive, difficult and arduous from the patient’s perspective. It is similarly difficult for the clinician to decide who and when to treat. - [Weight-based treatment dosing for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/weightbased_tre/) - A new, large study finds that African-Americans diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV) respond better to treatment when the antiviral drug, ribavirin, is dosed based on weight rather than standardized.1 - [Study Enrollment is Announced](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/study_enrollmen/) - Migenix has received authorization from Health Canada to begin a phase IIb combination study of MX-3253, a compound in development for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infections. - [Hepatitis C Treatment Study Being Questioned](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_tre_2/) - A recent Reuters News wire story raised the issue that the IDEAL study protocol calls for ribavirin starting doses and ribavirin dose reduction rates that are not equivalent in two arms of the study (Peg-Intron/ribavirin versus Pegasys/ribavirin combination therapy). - [Hepatitis C Treatment Depression May Affect Outcome](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_tre_3/) - Patients who develop depressive symptoms during interferon-alpha plus ribavirin therapy were significantly less likely to have cleared the hepatitis C virus from their blood following six months of treatment. - [Hepatitis C Medication Price Freeze Demanded](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_med/) - AIDS activists issued a strong letter to the CEOs of seven major pharmaceutical companies demanding a price freeze in the United States for medications used to treat AIDS and hepatitis C. - [Hepatitis C Hope](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_hop/) - While progress in the hepatitis C virus market is expected to be slow until 2011, the launch of polymerase and protease inhibitors thereafter is expected to fuel rapid growth. - [New Blood Test Biopsy Alternative](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new_blood_test/) - FibroTest and ActiTest may be recommended by physicians for use in assessing liver status following a diagnosis of HCV. - [Sho-saiko-to Clinical Study Results for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/shosaikoto_clin/) - Japanese herbal medicine also known as Kampo is part of the East Asian Chinese medicine tradition. Kampo is fundamentally a clinical system based on the classical medical literature dating back to the Han Dynasty in ancient China. - [Hepatitis C Awareness Day](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_awa/) - The objective of the World Hepatitis-C awareness day is to draw the attention of people towards a virus that has emerged as a major global healthcare problem, infecting approximately three per cent of the world’s population. - [Hepatitis C and Diabetes (Type 2)](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_and_4/) - Many patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) develop type 2 diabetes (1). This prevalence is much higher than that observed in the general population and in patients with other chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B virus, alcoholic liver disease, and primary biliary cirrhosis. - [Your Results May Vary For HCV Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/your_results_ma/) - When patients with hepatitis C go on antiviral therapy, the likelihood of a response may be half of that seen in clinical trials, according to investigators who presented their findings here at the 70th annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). - [Hepatitis C and Quality of Life](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_and_3/) - There is increasing evidence for impaired Quality of life (QoL) in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection even in the absence of liver disease. - [Hepatitis C and Viral Load](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_and_1/) - There is much evidence that patients with a lower viral load have better response rates to anti-viral therapy compared to those with higher levels. - [Hepatitis C and Sex](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_and/) - No Evidence of Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis C among Monogamous Couples: Results of a 10-Year Prospective Study - [Hepatitis A Vaccinations Highly Recommended](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_a_vac/) - The HAV vaccine has been available since 1995, yet HAV infection continues to be one of the most preventable illnesses in the United States. - [Hepatitis C Genotype Guides Health Plans](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/health_plans_gu/) - Many health plans require physicians to provide the organization with the genotype information so they can be sure the patient is receiving the appropriate length of therapy. - [Hepatitis C Treatment Progress?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_tre/) - If you are currently considering therapy, you may want to share this with your doctor, to help keep the limited effectiveness and serious dangers of combination therapy in perspective. - [Pegasys Shown More Effective In Study](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/pegasys_shown_m/) - Hepatitis C patients fare better with Pegasys(R) – Study from Poland shows significant difference in efficacy between leading treatments. - [Male Sexual Function During Hepatitis C Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/male_sexual_fun/) - Considering the complex union of neurological, psychological and physiological events that must unite for an optimal sexual experience to occur, it is not surprising when things occasionally are amiss. - [HCV On List of Cancer Causing Agents](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv_on_list_of/) - The government on Monday added 17 substances to the official list of cancer-causing agents, including the first viruses: hepatitis B and C and some human papillomaviruses that cause common sexually transmitted diseases. - [HCV Market Analysis Redux](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv_market_anal_1/) - Although HBV vaccination and routine screening of donated blood has decreased incidence, the death toll resulting from chronic disease, cirrhosis and HCC is as high as one million per year (WHO, 2002). - [HCV Hides From Immune System](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv_hides_from_1/) - A team of Canadian researchers believes it has unravelled the mystery of how hepatitis C evades the human immune system to cause chronic disease in about three-quarters of the people who become infected. - [HCV article from Amednews.com](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv_article_fro/) - Despite some success, the viral disease is still the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States. - [HCV and Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv_and_cirrhos/) - A trend to have lower responses among cirrhotic subjects compared to non-cirrhotics was observed for all genotypes, being more marked the differences in HCV-1-infected individuals. - [HCV Genotype 1 High Dose Therapy Achieves 90% Cure Rate](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/genotype_1a_hig/) - Nine of 10 Chronic Hepatitis C Patients Achieve a Cure 24 Weeks Post-treatment with High Dose Ribavirin Plus Standard Dose Peginterferon Alfa-2a (Pegasys). - [Early Treatment of HCV Questioned](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/early_treatment/) - A majority of hepatitis C patients do not develop liver damage before dying of other causes, so the drug treatment may not be cost-effective or helpful for them. - [Conclusions About Milk Thistle](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/conclusions_abo/) - Medical researchers concur that silybin, which comprises 50 percent of silymarin, is responsible for the majority of milk thistle’s liver-protective qualities. - [Complementary Treatment Usage Among Hepatitis C Patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/complementary_t/) - More doctors are learning about and appreciating the beneficial effects of natural therapies for liver support and protection. - [Pegasys Better Than PegIntron?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/pegasys_better/) - Pegasys and Peg-Intron are types of pegylated alpha interferon--which is a longer lasting version of interferon. - [Chronic Hepatitis B and C: Chronic Lack of Effective Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/chronic_hepatit/) - Despite increasing HBV and HCV disease awareness and diagnosis, treatment rates of patients with chronic viral hepatitis remain low. - [Caffeine, HCV and Liver Health](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/caffeine_hepati/) - Persons at high risk for liver injury, consumption of coffee and especially caffeine was associated with lower risk of elevated ALT activity. - [Blood Tests vs. Biopsy For Fibrosis Assessment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/blood_tests_vs/) - Histologic examination of a liver biopsy specimen is regarded as the reference standard for detecting liver fibrosis. - [Biopsy Unnecessary for Successful Hepatitis C Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/biopsy_unnecess/) - In most patients with HCV infection, virological clearance after therapy can be achieved irrespective of whatever a liver biopsy might show. - [BILN 2061 For Hepatitis C Revisited](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/biln_2061_for_h/) - Novel, potent, and well-tolerated hepatitis C virus (HCV) drugs are needed. BILN 2061 is a potent and specific inhibitor of HCV serine protease in vitro. - [Big Pharma and HIV/Hepatitis Co-Infection](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/big_pharma_and/) - the absolute number of HIV/HBV and HIV/HCV co-infected patients has been rising steadily as a result of the common routes of transmission for these viruses. - [Another Treatment Development Alliance](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/another_treatme/) - RNAi is a natural process within cells that selectively silences genes, and Alnylam believes RNAi can treat disease by silencing genes that cause disease. - [Another Interferon](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/another_interfe/) - Albuferon is well tolerated, has a prolonged half-life and shows robust antiviral activity, with durable dose-dependent reductions in hepatitis C viral load. - [Another Hepatitis C Drug Development](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/another_hepatit/) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International said a key drug undergoing testing has proven to be similiarly effective at treating hepatitis C as its fading flagship ribavirin. - [Another Biopsy Alternative For Hepatitis C Patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/another_biopsy/) - We have already reported on a few blood tests that are currently approved for measuring fibrosis instead of undergoing a biopsy. - [Can You Get Hepatitis C from Saliva or Kissing?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can_saliva_tran/) - More than 3.5 million Americans are infected with chronic Hepatitis C, one of the most common causes of liver disease today. Although it is believed to be primarily transmitted through blood to blood contact, there are indications that other means of contracting Hepatitis C are possible. Discover if this means you can get Hepatitis C from saliva – and even kissing. - [Early Symptoms of Hepatitis C to Watch For](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/early-symptoms-of-hepatitis-c/) - Diagnosing Hepatitis C before it becomes chronic can prevent damage to your liver. That's why it's imperative to be aware of not only what early symptoms of Hepatitis C to watch out for, but to also know which activities pose a high transmission risk for this deadly virus. - [What Is Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-is-hepatitis-a-hepatitis-b-and-hepatitis-c/) - Hepatitis is a dangerous inflammatory condition that affects one of the most important organs in your body: the liver. Discover the symptoms, modes of transmission, and who should be tested for the 3 most common types of hepatitis in the United States. - [Four Rules to Help HCV Sufferers Sleep Well](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/four_rules_to_h/) - [Lactulose and Xifaxan - Drugs for Advanced Hep C Management](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/lactulose_and_x/) - [Hepatitis C Drug News for 2018 – No Pipeline](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-drug-news-for-2018-no-pipeline/) - High success rates of the newer Hepatitis C drugs change the economics of drug development for this virus. - [7 Ways Hepatitis C Affects Women Differently than Men](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/7-ways-hepatitis-c-affects-women-differently-than-men/) - Although the virus itself does not discriminate against gender, these seven differences between men and women with Hepatitis C are worth reviewing. - [9 Foods to Restrain the Hepatitis C Virus](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/9-foods-to-restrain-the-hepatitis-c-virus/) - To help minimize liver damage, include these nine anti-inflammatory foods into your Hepatitis C wellness plan. - [Curing Hepatitis C Improves Extrahepatic Manifestations](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/curing-hepatitis-c-improves-extra-hepatic-manifestations/) - Getting the latest treatment to eradicate the Hepatitis C virus has benefits that go well beyond liver health. - [New HCV Combination Treatment for Only $300 in Lower-Income Countries](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-hcv-combination-treatment-for-only-300/) - Learn more about ravidasvir/sofosbuvir treatment, a new 12-week course of daily Hepatitis C treatment that was demonstrated in clinical trials to completely stamp out traces of HCV from 97 percent of the study’s patients. - [Smoking Cessation Needed for Hep C Population](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/smoking-cessation-needed-for-hep-c-population/) - Smoking cigarettes is an addiction that is notoriously hard to conquer, but for those with Hepatitis C, quitting may actually be more beneficial than successful Hepatitis C treatment. - [Hepatitis C Success - Thoughts on Fibrosis Resolution](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-success-thoughts-on-fibrosis-resolution/) - The first step in beating the Hepatitis C virus is achieving sustained virologic response. The second step is fibrosis resolution. - [Prayers for a Hep C Vaccine Could Be Answered as Early as This Summer](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/prayers-for-a-hep-c-vaccine-could-be-answered-as-early-as-this-summer/) - By working to develop a safe and effective prophylactic vaccine, Oxford scientists have brought us one step closer to achieving the optimal goal for eradicating new occurrences of Hepatitis C. - [The Not-So-Sweet Truth: Sugar Worsens Hep C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the_not-so-swee/) - [The Key to Hepatitis C Protection](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-key-to-hepatitis-c-protection/) - Who develops a chronic liver infection after exposure to the Hepatitis C virus and who escapes unscathed? - [New FDA-Approved Triple-Drug-Regimen for Re-Treatment of Hep C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-fda-approved-triple-drug-regimen-for-re-treatment-of-hep-c/) - Learn more about Gilead’s Vosevi for the re-treatment of Hepatitis C. - [FDA Approves 1st Treatment of 8 Weeks Duration for All HCV Genotypes](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda-approves-1st-treatment-of-8-weeks-duration-for-all-hcv-genotypes/) - Learn more about Mavyret, a new Hepatitis C drug that cured more than 92% of the 2,300 patients who were enrolled during clinical trials, in as little as 8 weeks. - [How Do Older Folks Fare on the New Hep C Meds?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/how-do-older-folks-fare-on-the-new-hep-c-meds/) - Especially because of the current recommendations to screen patients born between 1945 and 1965 for Hepatitis C, understanding the efficacy and safety of Direct Acting Antivirals on the elderly population is imperative. - [Hemopurifier® to Aid Hep C Therapy in Compassionate-Use Program](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hemopurifier_to/) - [Liver Cell Transplant On Baby Is a Success in Japan](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/liver-cell-transplant-on-baby-is-a-success-in-japan/) - [HCV Treatment Clincal Trial Announcement](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv_treatment_c/) - [New National HCV Initiative](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new_national_hc_1/) - [Hep C Drug Pipeline: New Additions and Three Combos to Watch for in 2014](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hep-c-drug-pipeline-new-additions-and-three-combos-to-watch-for-in-2014/) - A handy guide to show which drugs are available now and who the top contenders are for an anticipated 2014, interferon-free, Hepatitis C cure. - [Who Is Getting Hep C Treatment?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/who-is-getting-hep-c-treatment/) - Hepatitis C medications are highly effective, but many patients are unfairly excluded from receiving treatment. - [2017 Chronic Hepatitis Drug Pipeline](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/2017-chronic-hepatitis-drug-pipeline/) - The drugs that are in various stages of development for chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are transforming the outlook for chronic viral hepatitis. - [World Hepatitis Day 2012](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/world_hepatitis/) - [New Hepatitis C Drugs Coming in 2015](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-hepatitis-c-drugs-coming-in-2015/) - Bringing renewed hope for conquering Hepatitis C in 2015, the current drug pipeline is full of possibilities for the next, best, Hepatitis C antiviral combination. - [Telling Your Date You Have Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/telling-your-date-you-have-hep-c/) - [Observing World Hepatitis Day 2015](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/observing-world-hepatitis-day-2015/) - Find out which groups in the United States are hosting awareness events. - [Price of Pill that Will Likely Cure 90% of Hep C Patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/price-of-pill-that-will-likely-cure-90-of-hep-c-patients/) - Learn about estimated costs for the drug sofosbuvir (brand name Sovaldi) that will help treat patients with Hepatitis C. - [FDA Backs Telaprevir for Having High Hepatitis C Cure Rate](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda_backs_telap/) - [Needle Exchange for Halting New Hep C Infections](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/needle-exchange-for-halting-new-hep-c-infections/) - Learn why there is an increasing number of new Hepatitis C infections, and what public health experts suggest to tackle this problem. - [Hepatitis C Meds Impact Liver Transplant Outlook](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-meds-impact-liver-transplant-outlook/) - Hepatitis C treatment is so successful that it is repairing people’s livers and removing certain individuals from the liver transplant waitlist. - [Non-Compliance Lowers Hep C Treatment Success](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/non-compliance-lowers-hep-c-treatment-success/) - If you want to eliminate Hepatitis C, you MUST be strict about your medications’ dosing schedule. - [HCV Discovery and Prevention Could Come from the Same Scientist](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hcv_discovery_a/) - [Video: What Are Clinical Trial Phases?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/video-what-are-clinical-trial-phases/) - Learn about the 3 phases of clinical trials. - [After Being Cured...Can Hep C Return?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/after-being-cured-can-hep-c-return/) - Understand the circumstances dictating why a sustained virologic response for Hepatitis C could be temporary or permanent. - [The Pros and Cons of Liver Fibrosis Evaluation Methods](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the-pros-and-cons-of-liver-fibrosis-evaluation-methods/) - Liver fibrosis tests are essential for those with chronic liver disease. Discover why your medical doctor may order a liver biopsy and/or non-invasive liver fibrosis testing – and learn the advantages and disadvantages of these testing methods. - [Genetics Partially Determines Hep C-Induced Liver Damage](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/genetics-partially-determines-hep-c-induced-liver-damage/) - The discovery of a genetic variant’s contribution to liver inflammation could impact chronic Hepatitis C treatment in several ways. - [Possible 8-Week Cure for Patients with Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/possible-8-week-cure-for-patients-with-hepatitis-c/) - Learn more about a new, investigational Hepatitis C drug that has been granted priority review by the FDA. It is meant to help patients without cirrhosis who are new to treatment. - [Previously Unforeseen Risk Tarnishes Hep C Wonder Drugs](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/previously-unforeseen-risk-tarnishes-hep-c-wonder-drugs/) - Researchers share their unwelcome realization that liver cancer acceleration may be associated with Hepatitis C treatment. - [Hep C Lifestyle Guide: Good and Bad Thanksgiving Meal Sides](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hep-c-lifestyle-guide-good-and-bad-thanksgiving-meal-sides/) - Find out which popular Thanksgiving side dishes are healthful or harmful to someone with Hepatitis C. - [How to Apply for Disability with Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/how-to-apply-for-disability-with-hepatitis-c/) - Did you know that patients with HCV may get benefits through two separate disability programs? - [Should L-Carnitine Be Added to Hepatitis C Treatment?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/should-l-carnitine-be-added-to-hepatitis-c-treatment/) - A new study urges further investigation into L-Carnitine’s place in fighting Hepatitis C. - [FDA Now Requires Boxed Warning on HCV Drugs: Harvoni, Sovaldi, Daklinza and More](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda-now-requires-boxed-warning-on-hcv-drugs-harvoni-sovaldi-daklinza-and-more/) - FDA warns that the use of direct-acting antiviral medicines for Hepatitis C may lead to the reactivation of Hepatitis B. - [New Hep C Meds Help Infected Liver Transplant Recipients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-hep-c-meds-help-infected-liver-transplant-recipients/) - The future is brighter than ever before for those with Hepatitis C who undergo a liver transplant. - [Acupuncture + Curcumin = Potent Duo for Liver Health](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/acupuncture-curcumin-potent-duo-for-liver-health/) - Discover how liver fibrosis is reduced with a combo of approaches that lie outside of conventional medicine. - [Untold Stories of Hepatitis C in Canada](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/untold-stories-of-hepatitis-c-in-canada/) - The documentary film “Deal with it” exposes the state of Canada’s Hepatitis C epidemic, one of the most pressing but least discussed health concerns facing that country today. - [Treating Hep C: Effective but Expensive](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/treating-hep-c-effective-but-expensive/) - Epclusa is the latest antiviral drug to get FDA approval. However, like other Hepatitis C medications, it comes with a price. - [Need for Liver Transplants Is Decreasing With New Hep C Drugs](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/need-for-liver-transplants-is-decreasing-with-new-hep-c-drugs/) - Will the new HCV drugs continue to decrease liver transplant waiting lists? - [FDA Approved: Epclusa Pill Treats All Strains of HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda-approved-epclusa-pill-treats-all-strains-of-hcv/) - Learn more about Gilead's new FDA-approved drug that is reshaping treatment for Hepatitis C. - [Medivir AB and Tibotec Partner Up To Develop Hepatitis C Polymerase Drug](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/medivir_ab_and/) - [Locteron Triumphs in Phase 2 Hepatitis C Trial](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/locteron_triump/) - [New Research Finds Potential Inhibitors of Hepatitis C Replication](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new_research_fi/) - [Progress in Studying Hep C Powered by Stem Cells](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/progress_in_stu/) - [Daclatasvir Gets Denied](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/daclatasvir-gets-denied/) - Find out why additional data is needed before approval is met. - [Hepatitis C Biopump Trials Get Green Light](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis_c_bio/) - [Delaying Hepatitis C Treatment Could Be Detrimental](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/delaying-hepatitis-c-treatment-could-be-detrimental/) - Analysis shows that waiting for treatment shows greater risk for clinical events and death. - [How Does Turmeric Impact Hepatitis?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/how-does-turmeric-impact-hepatitis/) - [New Study Debunks Negative Hep C Stigma](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-study-debunks-negative-hep-c-stigma/) - In baby boomers, Hepatitis C infection appears to be a casualty of modern medicine’s evolution – not a consequence of risky behavior. - [Hep C Tests Predict Best Meds](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hep-c-tests-predict-best-meds/) - The Hepatitis C virus can mutate and become drug resistant. But new tests could enable physicians to stay one step ahead by predicting the best medication based on the specific HCV strain. - [Hepatitis Awareness Month 2016](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-awareness-month-2016/) - May 19th has been designated as a national “Hepatitis Testing Day” in the United States. - [Low-Cost Generic HCV Drugs Are Safe and Effective](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/low-cost-generic-hcv-drugs-are-safe-and-effective/) - Did you know that generic direct-acting antiviral drugs for Hepatitis C patients are just as effective as their brand-name versions (Sovaldi, Daklinza and Rebetol)? - [First Ultrasound Contrast Agent Approved by FDA for Liver Imaging](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/first-ultrasound-contrast-agent-approved-by-fda-for-liver-imaging/) - Learn more about Lumason and it's FDA approval for enhanced liver ultrasound in patients. - [Vaccine Hopes Strengthen as Hep C Vulnerability Realized](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/vaccine_hopes_s/) - [Key Outcome of HCV Trial: BIT225 Was Safe and Well-Tolerated](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/key-outcome-of-hcv-trial-bit225-was-safe-and-well-tolerated/) - Find out why BIT225 might potentially be used in combination with new Hepatitis C drugs to help shorten treatment times and improve treatment outcomes. - [Drug Candidate Emricasan to Stop Progression of Liver Disease](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/drug-candidate-emricasan-to-stop-progression-of-liver-disease/) - Learn how Emricasan, a first-in-class, orally active caspase protease inhibitor, offers the untapped medical need to stop liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis. - [Daklinza and Sovaldi to Treat Hep C Genotype 1](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/daklinza-and-sovaldi-to-treat-hep-c-genotype-1/) - Find out the details of the updated drug label. - [Zepatier Is FDA-Approved to Treat Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/zepatier-is-fda-approved-to-treat-hepatitis-c/) - Less costly than previously approved treatments, learn more about Merck’s newly FDA-approved Zepatier for Hepatitis C patients. - [Painful Liver Biopsies May Be a Thing of the Past](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/painful-liver-biopsies-may-be-a-thing-of-the-past/) - Learn about elastography, a non-invasive ultrasound application that can detect liver fibrosis - without any pain to the hepatitis patient. - [New Virus Has Strong Association With Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-virus-has-strong-association-with-hepatitis-c/) - Is HPgV-2, a new blood-borne virus, linked to human disease? - [AbbVie to Add Liver Warning on Hep C Drugs](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/abbvie-to-add-liver-warning-on-hep-c-drugs/) - The FDA reported that AbbVie's Hepatitis C drugs, Viekira Pak and Technivie, have been linked to many cases of serious liver damage. - [Danoprevir Demonstrated an 85% Sustained Virologic Response Rate](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/danoprevir-demonstrated-an-85-sustained-virologic-response-rate/) - [Blueberries Offer Hope for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/blueberries_off/) - [Trial Enrollment Begins for Abbott's Hep C Trio](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/trial_enrollmen/) - [Medical Update: New Perspective on Marijuana for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/news-update-new-perspective-on-marijuana-for-hepatitis-c/) - [FixHepC Buyers Club Started for Those in Need](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fixhepc-buyers-club-started-for-those-in-need/) - FixHepC helps Hepatitis C patients obtain crucial drugs at extremely low prices. - [Coverage Restrictions for Hepatitis C Drugs](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/coverage-restrictions-for-hepatitis-c-drugs/) - Find out three common policies that insurance companies generally use to limit access for Hepatitis C patients to direct-acting antivirals. - [Even Better Hep C Outcome with Vertex's Quad Combo](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/even_better_hep/) - [New Research Finds Pomegranates Help Battle Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-research-finds-pomegranates-help-battle-hepatitis-c/) - By breaking the replication cycle of Hepatitis C, a new health benefit of pomegranate has been confirmed. - [New Virus Discovered: Human Hepegivirus-1 (HHpgV-1)](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-virus-discovered-human-hepegivirus-1-hhpgv-1/) - Scientists have found a new blood borne virus that shares characteristics with Hepatitis C. - [New Drug Combo Successful at Clearing All Hep C Genotypes](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-drug-combo-successful-at-clearing-all-hep-c-genotypes/) - Learn more about Gilead's drug combination of velpatasvir and sofosbuvir, which is proving to be extremely effective in recent trials of clearing all strains of Hepatitis C. - [Man's Desperation to Find a Cheaper Source of Hep C Medication](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/mans-desperation-to-find-a-cheaper-source-of-hep-c-medication/) - Greg Jefferys has taken matters into his own hands, and has provided a supply of medication from India to hundreds of patients suffering from Hepatitis C. - [Hepatitis C Vaccine in Production](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-vaccine-in-production/) - Learn more about a Hepatitis C vaccine being produced at the National Centre for Bio-formulas (BIOCEN) in Cuba. - [Study Finds Connection Between Coffee, Caffeine and Hepatic Fibrosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/study-finds-connection-between-coffee-caffeine-and-hepatic-fibrosis/) - Results of a study on more than 900 veterans with chronic HCV reveals caffeine has a positive impact on liver fibrosis. - [FDA Grants Priority Review: Once-Daily, Single-Tablet Combination for HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda-grants-priority-review-once-daily-single-tablet-combination-for-hcv/) - Find out about Merck’s chronic HCV treatment candidate grazoprevir/elbasvir. - [Safe and Effective Drug for Hepatitis C Genotype 4](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/safe-and-effective-drug-for-hepatitis-c-genotype-4/) - Learn more about Technivie, a new Hepatitis C treatment approved by the FDA. - [New Hepatitis C Treatment Approved By the FDA](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-hepatitis-c-treatment-approved-by-the-fda/) - Discover the details behind the FDA's approval of Daklinza (daclatasvir) for use with sofosbuvir to treat HCV genotype 3 infections. - [A National Epidemic of Hepatitis C Transmission](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/a-national-epidemic-of-hepatitis-c-transmission/) - Find out which states are seeing a surge in Hepatitis C infections - and what's fueling this growing problem. - [New Hydrogel to Help Treat Chronic Diseases Like Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-hydrogel-to-help-treat-chronic-diseases-like-hepatitis-c/) - Can this gel really increase the therapeutic efficiency of HCV drugs, while reducing the need for frequent injections? - [Viekira Pak Effective Without Ribavirin](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/viekira-pak-effective-without-ribavirin/) - Learn about Viekira Pak and its success as a standalone treatment for Hepatitis C. - [When Hepatitis C Drugs Impact Your Thyroid](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/when-hepatitis-c-drugs-impact-your-thyroid/) - [New, Simplified Treatment for ALL Hepatitis C Genotypes](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-simplified-treatment-for-all-hepatitis-c-genotypes/) - A potential new treatment for Hepatitis C that will shorten treatment time and work on all genotypes --- is expected in 2018. - [Harvoni Is Here: The Once-a-Day, Single Hep C Pill](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/harvoni-is-here-the-once-a-day-single-hep-c-pill/) - Interferon-free and ribavirin-free treatment has finally arrived, but someone has to pay for this miracle Hepatitis C pill. - [Merck's Chances Are Good for an FDA Approval](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/mercks-chances-are-good-for-an-fda-approval/) - Find out about Merck's hepatitis drug that is also being tested for HCV/HIV co-infection, liver cirrhosis and more in a clinical trial program. - [Mosquito Repellant Warning for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/mosquito_repell/) - [The Future of Hepatitis: Time to Get Political](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/the_future_of_h/) - [Meet the HCV Expert](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/meet-the-hcv-expert-a-discussion-on-hcv-and-what-you-need-to-know/) - [Interferon-Free Hep C Combos to Watch for in 2013](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/interferon-free-hep-c-combos-to-watch-for-in-2013/) - [Help-4-Hep Launches Free App for People Managing HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/help-4-hep-launches-free-app-for-people-managing-hcv/) - Find out about a new web and mobile app that provides self-care tools for people living with chronic Hepatitis C. - [New Herbal Compound Inhibits the Hepatitis C Virus](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-herbal-compound-inhibits-the-hepatitis-c-virus/) - SBEL1 is a Chinese herbal extract showing great potency against the Hepatitis C virus. This compound may be paving the way for integrative Hep C treatment. - [FREE Educational Webinar: What You Need to Know About HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/free-educational-webinar-what-you-need-to-know-about-hcv/) - This free webinar from the American Liver Foundation and the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation could be the educational resource you've been looking for. - [Can I Drink Alcohol After Beating Hep C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/can-i-drink-alcohol-after-beating-hep-c/) - Discover what factors are considered before someone is cleared to drink or not drink alcohol after being cured from HCV. - [Cancer Risk Two Times Higher for HCV Patients After Excluding Liver Cancer](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/cancer-risk-two-times-higher-for-hcv-patients-after-excluding-liver-cancer/) - [Hepatitis C Drugs Added to WHO's List of Essential Medicines](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hepatitis-c-drugs-added-to-whos-list-of-essential-medicines/) - [What a Pain!](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/what-a-pain/) - Adolescents and young adults who inject crushed painkiller pills is on the rise...and so is Hepatitis C. - [VA Delaying HCV Treatment to Veterans?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/va-delaying-hcv-treatment-to-veterans/) - [Phase III Trial Results for Ally-1 Reveal High HCV Cure Rates](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/phase-iii-trial-results-for-ally-1-reveal-high-hcv-cure-rates/) - [Merck's Hepatitis C Drug Works](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/mercks-hepatitis-c-drug-works/) - Learn more about grazoprevir/elbasvir, Merck's Hepatitis C drug that has been fast-tracked for FDA approval. - [Interferon Not Included: Say Goodbye to Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/interferon-not-included-say-goodbye-to-hepatitis-c/) - Learn more about Bristol-Myers Squibb’s drugs that had a 93% cure rate in recent trials for Hepatitis C genotype 1. - [Sovaldi™ (sofosbuvir) and Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/sovaldi-sofosbuvir-and-hepatitis-c/) - [Vigilance Needed During HCV Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/vigilance-needed-during-hcv-treatment/) - Improve your chance of success and prevent drug resistance by religiously sticking to your Hepatitis C dosing schedule. - [Government Impact of Hep C Drug Price Tag](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/government-impact-of-hep-c-drug-price-tag/) - If Medicare must absorb the bulk of Sovaldi’s cost, what long term effect will Hepatitis C treatment have on this federally funded program? - [Diet Supplement Tied to Hepatitis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/diet-supplement-tied-to-hepatitis/) - Did you know that close to 100 people have unintentionally suffered from hepatitis because they took a popular weight loss product? - [Telling a Child He or She Is Infected with Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/telling-a-child-he-or-she-is-infected-with-hepatitis-c/) - These pointers can help guide parents or guardians towards having “tough” disclosure conversations about Hepatitis C in a way that benefits the child most. - [New Study: A Place for Milk Thistle in Hepatitis C Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/new-study-a-place-for-milk-thistle-in-hepatitis-c-treatment/) - A newly released study encourages previous non-responders to prep their body with milk thistle prior to beginning Hepatitis C triple therapy. - [EU Approves Drug That Is Up to 100% Effective Against Hep C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/eu-approves-drug-that-is-up-to-100-effective-against-hep-c/) - Boasting an excellent safety record and high success rates, daclatasvir is now approved in Europe to treat Hepatitis C. - [Similar, But Different – Hepatitis C Co-Infection and Superinfection](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/similar-but-different-hepatitis-c-co-infection-and-superinfection/) - Dependent on the factor of time, simultaneously having more than one hepatitis infection might accelerate liver disease or it could help scientists develop a Hepatitis C vaccine. - [How Can Chronic Pain Lead to Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/how-can-chronic-pain-lead-to-hepatitis-c/) - A surge of new Hepatitis C infections is the ultimate result of ordinary people trying to relieve chronic pain. - [Breaking News: Viekira Pak Approved for Hep C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/breaking-news-viekira-pak-approved-for-hep-c/) - Placing AbbVie on the list of top pharmaceutical competitors, the FDA has just approved the Viekira Pak for treating Hepatitis C genotype 1. - [3 Hep C Treatment Side Effects Aided by Probiotics](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/3-hep-c-treatment-side-effects-aided-by-probiotics/) - [Have Quicker and More Effective Approaches Arrived for Eradicating Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/have-quicker-and-more-effective-approaches-arrived-for-eradicating-hepatitis-c/) - [Incivek (Telaprevir) Will No Longer be Available for Hepatitis C Patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/incivek-telaprevir-will-no-longer-be-available-for-hepatitis-c-patients/) - Incivek will no longer be sold since better medications have become available. - [Warning: Food Dyes Pose Liver-Related Risks](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/warning-food-dyes-pose-liver-related-risks/) - People with liver concerns should NOT consume these three food dyes. - [How to Slow Down Liver Fibrosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/how-to-slow-down-liver-fibrosis/) - Discover two ways to slow the advancement of liver fibrosis in patients with HCV. - [Are Treatments for HCV Being Over-Promoted?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/are-treatments-for-hcv-being-over-promoted/) - Learn why the recommended screening for Hepatitis C is being questioned. - [Which Pharmacy Will Exclusively List Gilead on its Hep C Formularies?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/which-pharmacy-will-exclusively-list-gilead-on-its-hep-c-formularies/) - Learn about the new agreement between CVS Pharmacy and Gilead Sciences. - [Gilead's Price Battle with Express Scripts](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/gileads-price-battle-with-express-scripts/) - Why has Gilead resisted lowering its Hepatitis C drug prices with Express Scripts' National Preferred Formulary, a list of approved and covered drugs for millions of Americans? 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The regimen is highly effective and well tolerated. - [FREE WEBINAR Diagnosing and Treating HE: A Physician's Perspective](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/free-webinar-diagnosing-and-treating-he-a-physicians-perspective/) - Register for this free webinar if you'd like a better grasp of this complicated condition or want a clearer understanding about a specific HE-related issue. - [Gilead Gets Approved for Accelerated Assessment of Hep C Drug](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/gilead-gets-approved-for-accelerated-assessment-of-hep-c-drug/) - The European Medicines Agency will conduct a full assessment of Gilead Science's Hepatitis C therapy. - [Will Prisoners Be Denied New Hepatitis C Drugs?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/will-prisoners-be-denied-new-hepatitis-c-drugs/) - Learn more about the costly advances in Hepatitis C treatment, and the ethical dilemma it now poses for eradicating the virus from infected prisoners. - [AbbVie’s HCV Drug Cocktail Cures 99% in Trial](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/abbvies-hcv-drug-cocktail-cures-99-in-trial/) - AbbVie Inc. is one step closer to marketing its two-drug combination for the treatment of Hepatitis C. - [Decrease in the Number of People Living with HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/decrease-in-the-number-of-people-living-with-hcv/) - "While the total number of U.S. patients may be declining as people die from the disease, the rate of new cases is increasing as younger people -- mostly intravenous drug uses -- become infected." - [Is There a Role for Vitamin D in Hepatitis C Treatment?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/is-there-a-role-for-vitamin-d-in-hepatitis-c-treatment/) - Can Vitamin D have a positive impact on Hepatitis C cure rates? If so, a less expensive method of treatment could emerge. - [Price of New Hep C Drugs Still Under Scrutiny](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/price-of-new-hep-c-drugs-still-under-scrutiny/) - How much will treatment cost for the newly approved Hepatitis C drugs? Will patients in developing countries be able to afford it? - [5 Hep C-Friendly Essential Oils for Valentine’s Day](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/5-hep-c-friendly-essential-oils-for-valentines-day/) - When customized for someone with Hepatitis C, essential oils can make a Valentine’s Day celebration extra special. - [AbbVie One Step Closer to Interferon-Free Therapy for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/abbvie-one-step-closer-to-interferon-free-therapy-for-hepatitis-c/) - [Naomi Judd Adopts Holistic Lifestyle and Overcomes Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/naomi-judd-adopts-holistic-lifestyle-and-overcomes-hepatitis-c/) - Find out when this country singer was diagnosed with Hepatitis C and why she feels meditation saved her life. - [A New Hepatitis C Medicine: Faldaprevir](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/a-new-hepatitis-c-medicine-faldaprevir/) - Learn about the trials results for faldaprevir, a once-daily hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor. - [For Patients and Caregivers: Free Webinar on Hepatic Encephalopathy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/for-patients-and-caregivers-free-webinar-on-hepatic-encephalopathy/) - The American Liver Foundation invites you to participate in a series of live webinars on hepatic encephalopathy (HE) designed for patients and caregivers. - [Combining Well Care and Sick Care for Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/combining-well-care-and-sick-care-for-hepatitis-c/) - Simultaneously using alternative medicine with antiviral therapy gives Hepatitis C sufferers the best possible outcome. - [Fish Oil Eases Hep C Therapy-Related Anemia](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fish-oil-eases-hep-c-therapy-related-anemia/) - Omega 3-fatty acids may be extremely valuable for preventing hemolytic anemia –a potential side effect of Hepatitis C combination therapy. - [Attention Baby Boomers: New Hep C Testing Protocol](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/attention-baby-boomers-new-hep-c-testing-protocol/) - [FDA Approves 2nd Drug for Treatment of Chronic HCV](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda-approves-2nd-drug-for-treatment-of-chronic-hcv/) - [AbbVie Tries to Develop Hep C Regimen Without Interferon](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/abbvie-tries-to-develop-hep-c-regimen-without-interferon/) - [Patient Enrollment Started in the Phase II HELIX-2 Clinical Trial](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/patient-enrollment-started-in-the-phase-ii-helix-2-clinical-trial/) - [Exciting Development in Search for Hepatitis C Vaccine](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/exciting-development-in-search-for-hepatitis-c-vaccine/) - [Breaking News: FDA Approves New Treatment for Hep C (Genotype 1)](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/breaking-news-fda-approves-new-treatment-for-hepatitis-c-genotype-1/) - [ABT-450 Shows Promising Results for Hepatitis C Patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/abt-450-shows-promising-results-for-hepatitis-c-patients/) - [Hep C Medicine Management: Anxiety](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/hep-c-medicine-management-anxiety/) - 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Content of virus in serum is decisive for the outcome.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/semen/) - A brief review of pre-treatment evaluation and antiviral treatment of chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) infection. - [Schering-Plough Submits Supplemental NDA for Use of REBETRON(TM) Combination Therapy in Treatment-Naive Hepatitis C Patients](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/schering/) - Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) is seeking marketing approval for REBETRON(TM); Combination Therapy containing REBETOL(R) and INTRON(R) for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C in patients with compensated liver disease previously untreated with alpha interferon therapy. - [Interferon Alfa-2b Alone or in Combination with Ribavirin as Initial Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/ribavirincombo/) - Studies show that histologic improvement was more common in patients who were treated with combination therapy for either 24-48 weeks than in those who were treated with interferon alone for either 24-48 weeks. - [NIH Consensus Development Conference on Management of Hepatitis C Ribavirin Treatment Alone or in Combination With Interferon](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/ribaifn/) - Should you get Hepatitis C Ribavirin treatment alone or in combination with Interferon? - [Phase III Results of INTRON A(R) and REBETOL(TM) Combination Therapy in Treatment-Naive Hepatitis C Patients Announced](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/phase/) - Receiving INTRON(R) and REBETOL(TM) (ribavirin, USP) in combination therapy is significantly more active than INTRON alone. - [Effects of the ribavirin-interferon alpha combination on cultured peripheral blood mononuclear cells from chronic Hepatitis C patients.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/peripheral/) - The effects of ribavirin and interferon (IFN) alpha have been investigated on cultured peripheral blood mononuclear cells, obtained from 15 patients with chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. - [Interferon alpha with ribavirin for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C in non-responders or relapsers to interferon monotherapy.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/nonresponders/) - A study concludes that Interferon alpha plus ribavirin progressively decreased HCV RNA and ALT levels. - [New Warnings Placed On Rebetron Hepatitis Therapy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/newwarnings/) - Revised safety information tells doctors and patients to be even more cautious in the use of combination therapy to treat hepatitis C. - [Sequential versus Concomitant administration of Ribavirin and Interferon alfa-n3 in patients with chronic Hepatitis C not responding to interferon alone: results of a randomized, controlled trial](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/naive/) - Read more on a study of Sequential versus Concomitant administration of Ribavirin and Interferon alfa-n3 in patients with chronic Hepatitis C. - [Ribavirin monotherapy in patients with chronic Hepatitis C: a retrospective study of 95 patients.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/monotherapy/) - Review an analysis of the efficacy of Ribavirin in 95 patients with liver biopsy-proven chronic Hepatitis C. - [Hepatitis C : Important Treatment Advance](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/interview/) - Learn more about this recommended approval of combination treatment with ribavirin plus interferon alpha for Hepatitis C . - [Ribavirin Info Sheet](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/info/) - What you need to know about Ribavirin. - [Hepatitis Treatments](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/hepatitis-c-treatment/) - View a list of Hepatitis C treatments and what they are. - [Effect of Ribavirin on Virus Load and Quasispecies Distribution in Patients Infected with Hepatitis C virus.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/effect/) - Read more about the investigation on whether a transient initial antiviral effect of ribavirin was sufficient to improve the response to interferon. - [Hepatitis C Virus Dynamics In Vivo: Effect of Ribavirin and Interferon Alfa on Viral Turnover](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/dynamics/table3/) - Charts showing Serum HCV RNA and transaminase determinations in patients with chronic hepatitis C responding to antiviral therapy. - [Hepatitis C Virus Dynamics In Vivo: Effect of Ribavirin and Interferon Alfa on Viral Turnover](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/dynamics/table2/) - A table showing the kinetic data of HCV and ALT and AST Turnover in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Responding to Treatment With rIFN- Alone or in Combination With Ribavirin. - [Hepatitis C Virus Dynamics In Vivo: Effect of Ribavirin and Interferon Alfa on Viral Turnover](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/dynamics/table1/) - A table showing the demographic, Biochemical, Serological, and Histological Profile of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Treated With 3 × 3 MU rIFN-, 3 × 6 MU rIFN-,, or 3 × 6 MU rIFN-, Per Week Plus Ribavirin (14 mg/kg of body weight per day). - [Hepatitis C Virus Dynamics In Vivo: Effect of Ribavirin and Interferon Alfa on Viral Turnover](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/dynamics/effects/) - Read more about a study evaluating combination therapy of IFN-alpha and ribavirin. - [Adding ribavirin to interferon alpha -2b for chronic hepatitis C infection increased virological response and nausea](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/adding/table1/) - View a chart showing the results of combination therapy v monotherapy at 48 weeks in chronic hepatitis C virus infection. - [Adding ribavirin to interferon alpha -2b for chronic Hepatitis C infection increased virological response and nausea](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/adding/interferon/) - In patients with chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, is the addition of ribavirin to interferon alpha -2b effective and safe? - [Cirrhosis - A Summary](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/summary/) - The ins and outs of Cirrhosis. - [Damage Scores for Liver Biopsy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/scoring/) - View the Histology Activity Index (HAI - Knodell Score). - [Formulation and application of a numerical scoring system for assessing histological activity in asymptomatic chronic active hepatitis.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/histology/) - Learn how to apply a numerical scoring system for assessing histological activity in asymptomatic chronic active hepatitis. - [Grading & Scoring Liver Damage](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/grading/) - Learn how to grade and score liver damage. - [Q-T interval prolongation in cirrhosis: prevalence, relationship with severity, and etiology of the disease and possible pathogenetic factors](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/etiology/) - Read more on a study that evaluated the prevalence of prolonged Q-T interval in a large population of unselected patients with cirrhosis. - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/table4/) - A table chart showing the quality of sleep assessed by wrist actigraphy. - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/table3/) - A table chart showing the Psychometric Tests in Cirrhosis. - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/table2/) - A chart showing the clinical profile of patients with Cirrhosis. - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/table1/) - A chart showing the characteristics of sleep among groups with Cirrhosis. - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis: References](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/references/) - List of references for "High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis: References" article. - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/figure3/) - Charts showing activity data in healthy controls, cirrhotic patients with satisfactory sleep, and cirrhotic patients with unsatisfactory sleep. - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/figure2/) - A figure showing the bedtime and wake-up time of patients with cirrhosis, chronic renal failure (grouped by sleep complaints), and healthy controls are plotted against the values of the Horne-Ostberg questionnaire (chronotypology profile). - [High Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance in Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cirrhosis/figure1/) - A figure showing examples of actigraphy of a healthy control and a cirrhotic patient with unsatisfactory sleep over three consecutive days. - [Causes of Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/causes/) - Do you know the main causes of Cirrhosis? - [Risk of Liver and Other Types of Cancer in Patients With Cirrhosis: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cancer/table2/) - A chart explaining the observed and expected numbers and SIR of Cancer in 11,605 patients with Cirrhosis. - [Risk of Liver and Other Types of Cancer in Patients With Cirrhosis: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cancer/table1/) - A chart showing the descriptive characteristics of 11,605 1-year survivors with Cirrhosis in Denmark, 1977-1989. - [Risk of Liver and Other Types of Cancer in Patients With Cirrhosis: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/liver/cancer/risk/) - Read this study to learn about the risk of liver and other types of Cancer in patients with Cirrhosis. - [Hepatitis C Lab Tests - What They Are & What They Mean](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/labs/toc/) - All you could need to know about Hepatitis C Lab tests – what they are & what they mean. - [Prothrombin Time (PT) and Serum Albumin](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/labs/pt/) - A few short facts on Prothrombin Time (PT) and Serum Albumin. - [Bilirubin in Biliary Obstruction](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/labs/obstruction/) - 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Read this article to learn about the history and future of Hepatitis C. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/table4/) - A table showing the univariate and multivariate analyses of prognostic factors for survival. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/table3/) - A table showing the univariate and multivariate analyses of prognostic factors for decompensation unrelated to HCC. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/table2/) - A table showing the univariate and multivariate analyses of prognostic factors for HCC occurrence. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/table1/) - A table showing the baseline characteristics of Interferon-treated patients and untreated patients. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/references/) - References for "Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis" article. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/figure5/) - A chart showing the cumulative probability of survival among interferon-treated patients and untreated patients. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/figure4/) - A chart showing the cumulative probability of survival among patients infected with Genotype 1b and patients infected with other genotypes. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/figure3/) - A chart showing the cumulative probability of survival with HCC. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/figure2/) - A chart showing the cumulative probability of decompensation unrelated to HCC. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/figure1/) - A chart showing the cumulative probability of HCC. - [Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/info/outcome/compensated/) - The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of ascites, jaundice, variceal bleeding, and encephalopathy, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and death or liver transplantation in patients with compensated Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis. - [IFN Alfa-2b Plus Ribavirin Combination Increases Sustained Response Rate](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ifn/response/) - Read about a study performed to evaluate the benefit of higher doses or longer duration of IFN alfa compared with the traditional IFN alfa regimen and to evaluate the efficacy of ribavirin in combination with IFN alfa-2b for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C. - [Managing the Hepatitis C Virus](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ifn/manage/) - Learn about your options for managing the Hepatitis C Virus. - [Long-Term Efficacy of Ribavirin Plis Interferon-Alfa in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ifn/infriba/) - Read about a study that examined whether combining interferon alfa with ribavirin induces a better sustained efficacy than interferon alone in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C. - [Ribavirin Treatment Alone or in Combination With Interferon](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ifn/infphleb/) - Learn all about Interferon / Ribavirin Combination Studies for those with chronic Hepatitis C. - [Older HCV Treatment Articles and Clinical Studies](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/historical-treatment-articles-studies/) - View a list of older HCV treatment articles and clinical studies. - [Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hev/antibody/table5a/) - A chart showing Pairwise test comparisons of concordant detection of antibody to HEV among U.S. blood donor sera. - [Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hev/antibody/table3/) - A table showing antibody to HEV endpoint dilution by 12 different tests in early-convalescent human sera diluted with normal human serum - [Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hev/antibody/table2/) - A table chart showing detection of antibody to HEV in known-positive and known-negative sera by 12 different tests. - [Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hev/antibody/table1/) - A table chart showing characteristics of 12 tests to detect antibody to HEV evaluated by the serum panel. - [Original Articles Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hev/antibody/serum/) - Original Articles Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel - [Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hev/antibody/references/) - References for Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel article. - [Evaluation of Assays for Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus by a Serum Panel](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hev/antibody/figure1/) - A chart showing Antibody to HEV reactivity in blood donor sera. - [Herbs](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/herbs/) - A list of liver supportive herbs. - [Hepatitis C Sexual Transmission](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/sexualtransmission/) - What you need to know about the sexual transmission of Hepatitis C. - [Transmission (HCV) "Safer Sex Practice for Chronic HCV Carriers: Is It Necessary?"](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/sextrans/) - A study on the role of sexual transmission in the epidemiology of HCV infection. - 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[Transmission (HCV)](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/notransmission/) - A study from the United Kingdom offers further evidence that hepatitis C virus might not be transmitted by sexual intercourse in heterosexual relationships. - [Mother to Child Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus: Prospective Study of Risk Factors and Timing of Infection in Children Born to Women Sronegative for HIV-1](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/mtc/) - A study designed to determine the risk factors for and timing of vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus in women who are not infected with HIV-1. - [Viral Load Equivalents per Milliliter (EQ/ML)](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/loadchart/) - A conversion chart of viral load equivalents per milliliter (EQ/ML). - [Role of Breast-Feeding in Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus to Infants of HCV-Infected Mothers](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/breastfeeding/) - The aim of this study was to explore the role of breast-feeding in transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) to infants of HCV-infected mothers. - [Jaundice](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/jaundice/) - What you need to know about Jaundice. - [Autoantibodies Present in Chronic Hepatitis C and Chronic Hepatitis B Viral Infections](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/autoantibody/viral/) - A recent study tested for autoantibodies to nuclear antigens (ANA), smooth muscle (SMA), and liver/kidney microsomes 1 (LKM 1) as markers of autoimmune responses. - [Autoantibodies Present in Chronic Hepatitis C and Chronic Hepatitis B Viral Infections](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis/autoantibody/table1/) - A table chart showing autoantibodies present in chronic Hepatitis C and chronic Hepatitis B viral infections. - [What Is a Spleen?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/spleen/) - Its main tasks are to remove worn-out and damaged red blood cells and platelets and to help the body fight off infection. - [What Is Sustained Response?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/sustainedresponse/) - Those who do not have detectable blood serum levels of viral RNA 6 months after finishing treatment with medication are called “sustained responders” or “long term responders”. - [What Is a Prion?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/prion/) - ‘Prion’ is a term first used to describe the mysterious infectious agent responsible for several neurodegenerative diseases found in mammals, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in humans. - [What Is...?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/toc/) - Most commonly searched words regarding Hepatitis. - [What Is Ribavirin?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/ribavirin/) - Ribavirin was one of the first antiviral drugs ever discovered. It is approved in the United States in an aerosol form for the treatment of a severe lung infection (RSV) in infants. - [What Is Portal Hypertension?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/portal1/) - The portal venous system carries all blood from the abdominal GI tract, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder back to the heart through the liver. - [What Is a PCR?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/pcr/) - Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique which is used to amplify the number of copies of a specific region of DNA, in order to produce enough DNA to be adequately tested. - [What Is Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis and Hepatitis C?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/nanb/) - Non-A, non-B hepatitis and hepatitis C are usually spread through blood transfusions. How sporadic cases occur, which are not associated with transfusions, is unclear. Sexual transmission is suspected. - [Hepatitis C Treatment By Genotype](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hepatitis-c-treatment-by-genotype/) - What you need to know about determining which medication is appropriate for you will be based on various factors. - [An Appraisal of Percutaneous Treatment of Liver Metastases](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/treatment/figure1/) - An image of diaphragmatic seeding from a carcinoid tumor in a patient who had undergone multiple sessions of PEI and RF. - [Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/toc/) - Everything you need to know about Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma). - [Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/screening/for/) - Everything you need to know about screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. - [Hepatocellular Carcinoma Presenting as Pyogenic Liver Abscess: Characteristics, Diagnosis, and Management](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/pyogenic/) - A a 17-year retrospective analysis of 10 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma presenting as pyogenic liver abscess. - [Progression of Hepatitis B and C to Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Western Countries](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/progression/) - A study on the progression of Hepatitis B and C to Hepatocellular Carcinoma in western countries. - [Immune Escape in Hepatocellular Cancer: Is a Good Offense the Best Defense?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/offense/) - What you need to know about immune escape in Hepatocellular Cancer. - [What Is Influenza ("Flu")?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/flu/) - Influenza (or “flu”) is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and lungs that can make someone of any age ill. - [What Is an Enzyme?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/enzyme/) - An enzyme is a protein or RNA which is capable of initiating a chemical reaction which involves the formation and/or breakage of chemical bonds. - [What is Toxic Encephalopathy?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/enceph/) - When liver function falls to a certain point, molecules which are toxic to the brain cannot be cleared from the blood and mental function deteriorates. - [What Is Hepatic Encephalopathy (Short Explanation)?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/encephalopathy/) - Hepatic encephalopathy refers to the changes in the brain that occur in patients with advanced acute or chronic liver disease. - [What Is a Liver Biopsy?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/biopsy/) - Liver biopsy is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a small amount of liver tissue, which can be examined under a microscope to help identify the cause or stage of liver disease. - [What Is Bilirubin?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/bilirubin/) - Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemaglobin, the substance in blood that carries oxygen. Normally when blood cells become old they are trapped and destroyed by the spleen. - [What Is Adult Primary Liver Cancer?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/aplc/) - People who have hepatitis B or C (viral infections of the liver) or a disease of the liver called cirrhosis are more likely than other people to get adult primary liver cancer. - [What Is Ascites?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/ascites/) - Ascites is the presence of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It is a common clinical finding with a wide range of causes, but develops most frequently as a part of the decompensation of previously asymptomatic chronic liver disease. - [What Is a Liver Shunt (TIPS)?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/shunt/) - TIPS were originally employed in patients as a “bridge” to liver transplantation. Nowadays, TIPS are being placed in some centers for non-transplant patients as well to treat life-threatening complications of cirrhosis. - [What Is an Antibody?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/whatis/antibody/) - These molecules are made of protein – meaning – the molecule is a bunch of different individual amino acids hooked together in a row (a polymer of amino acids). - [What Is Hepatitis A?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/what-is-hepatitis-a/) - The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 150,000 people in the U.S. are infected each year by Hepatitis A, a low rate compared to the rate in underdeveloped countries. - [What Is Viral Hepatitis?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/what-is-viral-hepatitis/) - Viral hepatitis is an infection by a virus that primarily affects the liver. The liver is inflamed and becomes tender and swollen. The infection may destroy some parts of the liver. - [Pruritis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/pruritis/) - Pruritus is a common symptom of chronic cholestatic liver diseases but is considered rare in chronic hepatitis. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/encephalopathy/table1/) - Prevalence of Abnormal Neuropsychological and Neurophysiological Tests and the Diagnosis of SHE in 179 Cirrhotic Patients Without Clinical Signs of Hepatic Encephalopathy - [Chronic Hepatitis Symptoms](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/chronic-hepatitis-c-symptoms/) - A list of chronic hepatitis symptoms. - [Intractable Ascites](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/ascites/) - Ascites is a common complication of liver cirrhosis. Its presence indicates a poor prognosis. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/encephalopathy/subclinical/) - Subclinical hepatic encephalopathy (SHE) is assumed to have a negative effect on patients’ daily functioning; therefore, treatment is recommended. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/encephalopathy/table3/) - Subclinical Hepatic Encephalopathy Impairs Daily Functioning - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/encephalopathy/table5/) - Subclinical Hepatic Encephalopathy Impairs Daily Functioning - [Ascites: Symptoms, Signs and Diagnosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/symptoms/ascite/) - Nonspecific abdominal discomfort and dyspnea may occur with massive ascites, but lesser amounts are usually asymptomatic. - [When is Incivek™ contraindicated?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/contraindications/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [Does the dosage and administration of Incivek™ (telaprevir) differ for various people?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/dosage-considerations/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [At what point would one know the Incivek™ combination therapy is not working?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/futility/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [Can those co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis C begin Incivek™ combination therapy?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/hcv-hiv-coinfection/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [How can I get assistance paying for Incivek™ (telaprevir)? Is Incivek™ covered by insurance?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/patient-assistance/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [When can I get a prescription for Incivek™ (telaprevir)?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/prescription/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [What types of adverse reactions were reported when taking Incivek™?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/side-effects/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [What is the dosage for Incivek™ (telaprevir)?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/standard-dosage/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - [Are there any other warnings one should know regarding Incivek™ combination therapy?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/incivek-telaprevir/warnings/) - UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek. - 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The Normal Adult Human Liver Biopsy: A Quantitative Reference Standard - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/standard/figure2/) - The Normal Adult Human Liver Biopsy: A Quantitative Reference Standard - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/standard/figure1/) - The Normal Adult Human Liver Biopsy: A Quantitative Reference Standard - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/puncture1/) - Advantages and disadvantages of Hepatic puncture biopsy in ambulatory care. - [Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes and Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhosis: A Prospective Study](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/geno/) - A study performed to establish whether infection with specific Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes was associated with an increased risk of development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in cirrhosis. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/puncture/) - A study on Percutaneous hepatic puncture biopsy in ambulatory care. - [Complications of Percutaneous Ethanol Ablation](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/ethanol/) - Learn about the complications of Percutaneous Ethanol Ablation. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/pathology/) - The pathology of Hepatitis C as a function of mode of transmission: blood transfusion vs. intravenous drug use. - [Transarterial Embolization Versus Symptomatic Treatment in Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial in a Single Institution](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/embolization/references/) - References for Transarterial Embolization Versus Symptomatic Treatment in Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial in a Single Institution. - [Duke Researchers Show How Hepatitis Infection Leads To Liver Cancer](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/duke/) - Hepatitis B and C infections slowly eat away at a person’s liver, severely damaging liver function and greatly increasing the risk of liver cancer. - 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[Liver Biopsy Information](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/liver-biopsy/) - Liver Biopsy Information - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/injection/) - Information on Clinical sequelae of Hepatitis C acquired from injection drug use. - [Guidelines on the use of liver biopsy in clinical practice](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/guidelines/clinical/) - Guidelines on the use of liver biopsy in clinical practice. - [Hepatic Granulomas](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/granulomas/) - Learn more about Hepatic Granulomas, a multifactorial infiltrative liver disorder. - [Are there any other warnings one should know regarding Mavyret?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mavyret-glecaprevir-pibrentasvir/are-there-any-other-warnings-one-should-know-regarding-mavyret/) - The FDA has indicated that there is risk of the Hepatitis B virus becoming an active infection again in any patient who has a current or previous infection with Hepatitis B virus and is being treated with Mavyret, a direct-acting antiviral medicine for Hepatitis C virus. - [How can I get assistance paying for Mavyret? Is Mavyret covered by insurance?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mavyret-glecaprevir-pibrentasvir/how-can-i-get-assistance-paying-for-mavyret-is-mavyret-covered-by-insurance/) - AbbVie is providing a Mavyret Co-Pay Card where you may be eligible to get Mavyret for as little as $5. For more details call 1-877-628-9738. - [What is the dosage for Mavyret?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mavyret-glecaprevir-pibrentasvir/what-is-the-dosage-for-mavyret/) - According to the manufacturer of Mavyret, there are various dosage regimens and durations. - [What types of adverse reactions were reported when taking Mavyret?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mavyret-glecaprevir-pibrentasvir/what-types-of-adverse-reactions-were-reported-when-taking-mavyret/) - In clinical trials, the most commonly reported side effects in subjects receiving Mavyret 8, 12, or 16 weeks of treatment were headache (13%), fatigue (11%), and nausea (8%). - [When is Mavyret contraindicated?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mavyret-glecaprevir-pibrentasvir/when-is-mavyret-contraindicated/) - Mavyret is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Additionally, Mavyret is contraindicated for use with atazanavir and rifampin. - [Hepatitis C Info](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/info/) - Answers to many of your frequently asked questions regarding Hepatitis C. - [What is Mavyret?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mavyret-glecaprevir-pibrentasvir/what-is-mavyret/) - Mavyret is a fixed-dose combination of glecaprevir, a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor, and pibrentasvir, an HCV NS5A inhibitor, and is indicated for the treatment of patients with chronic HCV genotype 1-6 infection without cirrhosis and with compensated cirrhosis. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/ribacryo/) - Ribavirin monotherapy may be effective in patients with symptomatic cryoglobulinemia related to HCV infection. - [Treatment of Hep C with Ribavirin](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/riba1/) - Combining interferon with ribavirin therapy appears promising in treating Hepatitis C reinfection after liver transplantation. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/recurrence/) - Clinical study comparing ribavirin and interferon alfa monotherapy for Hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation. - [FDA Approves REBETRON(TM) Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/ribavirin/rebetron/) - FDA Approves REBETRON(TM) Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C - [Adult primary liver cancer](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hcc/aplc/) - What you need to know about adult primary liver cancer. - [European CPMP Gives Positive Opinion on Zeffix (lamivudine) for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/zeffix/) - Learn about the European Union's Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products (CPMP) opinion on Zeffix, the world's first oral antiviral treatment for chronic Hepatitis B. - [Vaccination of Patients With Liver Disease: Who, When, and How](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/vaccination/who/) - Learn about the who, when and how of the vaccination of patients with liver disease. - [Genzyme Transgenics, Interferon Sciences to Collaborate on Development of Transgenic Interferon Alpha](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/transgenic/) - More information on Genzyme Transgenics Corporation (Nasdaq: GZTC) and Interferon Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFSC) announcing that they have agreed to develop transgenically produced versions of human interferon alpha. - [Transmission of Hepatitis B To Patients From Four Infected Surgeons Without Hepatitis B e Antigen. The Incident Investigation Teams and others.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/surgeons/) - Read more about the transmission of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) to patients by infected surgeons who carry Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg). - [Prophylaxis Against Hepatitis B Recurrence Following Liver Transplantation Using Combination Lamivudine and Hepatitis B Immune Globulin](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/prophylaxis/) - Get more information on how antiviral therapy with lamivudine has proven effective in lowering Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA. - [FDA Panel Backs Hepatitis B Pills](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/pills/) - Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously that Epivir, better known as 3TC, can help protect patients’ livers from the Hepatitis B virus. - [Schering-Plough Receives U.S. Marketing Approval for INTRON(R) A Pediatric Use in Chronic Hepatitis B](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/pediatric/) - Read about Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) announcing that INTRON(R) A for injection has received marketing approval from the U.S. FDA for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B. - [Molecular Basis for Persistent Hepatitis B Virus Infection In the Liver After Clearance of Serum Hepatitis B Surface Antigen](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/molecular/table1/) - Table chart for Molecular Basis for Persistent Hepatitis B Virus Infection In the Liver After Clearance of Serum Hepatitis B Surface Antigen. - [Molecular Basis for Persistent Hepatitis B Virus Infection In the Liver After Clearance of Serum Hepatitis B Surface Antigen](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/molecular/references/) - See all of the references for Molecular Basis for Persistent Hepatitis B Virus Infection In the Liver After Clearance of Serum Hepatitis B Surface Antigen - [Molecular Basis for Persistent Hepatitis B Virus Infection In the Liver After Clearance of Serum Hepatitis B Surface Antigen](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/molecular/hbv/) - Read about a study that suggests that persistent HBV replication occurs in the liver many years following HBsAg clearance from the serum. - [Persistence of Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/military/) - Learn more about a study designed to find the persistence of antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen. - [Hepatitis B Complications and Therapy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/lcc/) - The ins and outs of Hepatitis B complications and therapy options. - [Chronic Hepatitis B](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/history/) - Find out more on Chronic Hepatitis B. - [Hepatitis B](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/hepatitis-b/) - Get all the information you need on Hepatitis B and treatments. - [BioChem Pharma's Discovery, Epivir(R)-HBVT (Lamivudine) Recommended for Approval by U.C. FDA Advisory Committee for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/hbvt/) - Find out more about BioChem Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: BCHE; ME, TSE: BCH) announcing that Epivir(R)/HBV(TM) was unanimously recommended for approval for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B in adults. - [Hepatitis B Virus Genomes of Patients With Fulminant Hepatitis Do Not Share a Specific Mutation](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/ful/) - Learn more about a study that was held was to investigate whether there is an association between specific viral variants and a fulminant disease course with Hepatitis B virus (HBV). - [Can those co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis C begin Sovaldi™ combination therapy?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/sovaldi-sofosbuvir/hcv-hiv-coinfection/) - For those subjects receiving atazanavir as part of the antiretroviral regimen, 94% had elevated total bilirubin (grade 3 or 4). - [What if I have an adverse reaction to the Sovaldi™ combination therapy?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/sovaldi-sofosbuvir/dosage-modifications/) - Reducing the dosage of Sovaldi™ is not recommended by Gilead. - [When is Sovaldi™ contraindicated?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/sovaldi-sofosbuvir/contraindications/) - The same contraindications that pertain to peginterferon and ribavirin also apply to the Sovaldi™ combination treatment. - [Hepatitis (HBV) Fact Sheet](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/facts/) - What you need to know about Hepatitis B (HBV). - [Drug Aids in Hepatitis B Cirrhosis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/drug/) - Learn about Zeffix and how it may help prevent chronic Hepatitis B sufferers from developing cirrhosis. - [Hepatitis A and B diagnostics by means of viral antigens and antibodies](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/diagnostics/) - What you need to know about Hepatitis A and B diagnostics. - [Breaking the Cycle of Infection from Carrier Mother to Newborn](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/cycle/) - Learn how to stop spreading infection from carrier mother to newborn. - [Antisense RNA Complementary to Hepatitis B Virus Specifically Inhibits Viral Replication](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/antisense/) - Learn how certain antisense RNA molecules will have substantial antiviral effects against HBV. - [Chronic Carriers of Hepatitis B Virus Who Clear Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: Are They Really "Off the Hook"?](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/antigen/carriers/) - Are you really clear of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen as a carrier of Hepatitis B Virus? - [Lamivudine SIignificantly Alleviates Liver Disease in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/allieviates/) - BioChem Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: BCHE; ME, TSE: BCH) announced that new data demonstrates that treatment with lamivudine (Zeffix) leads to sustained improvements in liver inflammation. - [Phylogenetic Analysis of Hepatitis C Virus Isolates and Their Correlation to Viremia, Liver Function Tests, and Histology](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/genotype/veremia/) - Nucleotide sequence analysis of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) strains showed substantial variability leading to a classification into several genotypes and subtypes. - [Hepatitis C Therapy Should Be Individually Tailored; Starting Virus Levels, Genotype Predict Response to Interferon Treatment](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/genotype/predict/) - Viral genotype and baseline virus levels predict response to interferon (IFN) treatment for patients with chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Therapy with interferon alfacon-1 (Infergen, Amgen) should be tailored for each patient’s condition. - [HCV genotypes in patients with liver disease of different stages and severity](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/genotype/genotype4/) - Our findings indicate that infections caused by each HCV genotype are capable of progressing to hepatocellular carcinoma. - [Relationship of the Genomic Complexity of Hepatitis C Virus With Liver Disease Severity and Response to Interferon in Patients With Chronic HCV Genotype 1b Infection](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/genotype/genomic/1b/) - In patients with chronic Hepatitis C, the influence of the genetic heterogeneity of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) on the progression of liver disease and on the responsiveness to interferon therapy is a matter of controversy. - [The natural course of chronic Hepatitis C: A comparison between patients with genotypes 1 and 2 Hepatitis C viruses.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/genotype/geno12/) - This study was conducted to clarify if the long-term histological outcome among patients with chronic Hepatitis C differs according to whether they are infected with genotype 1 or 2 Hepatitis C virus (HCV). - [Genotype Distribution of Hepatitis C Virus in Satildeo Paulo, Brazil: Rare Subtype Found](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/genotype/distribution/sanpaulo/) - To investigate the type of HCV genotypes in Brazil, 348 subjects from four different populations were studied and amazing results were found. - [HBV core promoter mutations prevail in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma from Guangxi, China.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/corepromoter/) - Find out how and why HBV core promoter mutations prevail in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma from Guangxi, China. - [Facts for the Hepatitis B Carrier](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/hbv/carrier/) - Find out what facts you should know as a Hepatitis B Carrier. - [Liver pathology in fatal drug addiction.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/fatal/) - Learn about liver pathology in fatal drug addiction. - [The diagnostic necessity of liver biopsy in drug abusers with normal liver function tests.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/diagnostic/) - Clinical study results on the diagnostic necessity of liver biopsy in drug abusers with normal liver function tests. - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasonography in Percutaneous Liver Biopsy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost2/correspondence/) - Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasonography in Percutaneous Liver Biopsy - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Table 6](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/table6/) - Table 6 - Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Table 5](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/table5/) - Table 5 - Results of the Decision Analysis and Sensitivity Analysis - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Table 4](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/table4/) - Table 4 - Results Per 1,000 Patients - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Table 3](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/table3/) - Table 3 - Probabilities and Cost Estimates Used in the Baseline Analysis and Range for Sensitivity Analysis - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Table 1](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/table1/) - Table 1 - Complication Rates of "Blind" Liver Biopsy - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Table 2](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/table2/) - Table 2 - Summary of Outcomes in Studies Using Ultrasound-Guided Outpatient Liver Biopsies - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy References](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/references/) - References for Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Figure 5](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/figure5/) - Figure 5 - Incremental cost per major complication prevented as a function of cost of major complication and percent reduction of complications by ultrasonography. - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Figure 4](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/figure4/) - Figure 4 - Frequency of major complications following “blind” liver biopsy, percent reduction of complications by ultrasonography, and additional cost of ultrasonography. - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Figure 3](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/figure3/) - Figure 3 - Incremental cost per major complication of an Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Figure 2](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/figure2/) - Figure 2 - Incremental cost per major complication of an Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Figure 1](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/figure1/) - Decision tree used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of ultrasound-guided liver biopsies - [Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/cost/effective/) - Is an Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Cost-Effective? - [Liver Biopsy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/biopsy2/) - A liver biopsy can be helpful in determining the severity of disease and stage of liver fibrosis and damage. - [Intraobserver and Interobserver Variations in Liver Biopsy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/biopsy/biopsy1/) - Intraobserver and Interobserver Variations in Liver Biopsy - [Autoimmunity and Women](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/women/) - Autoimmune disease specialists from around the U.S. discuss an often misdiagnosed class of illnesses that are the fourth leading contributors to women’s disability. - [Two New Experimental Treatments for Autoimmune Hepatitis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/treatment/) - Two New Experimental Treatments for Autoimmune Hepatitis - [Autoimmune Hepatitis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/toc/) - Everything you need to know about Autoimmune Hepatitis - [Hepatitis C, Reversibility of hepatic fibrosis in autoimmune hepatitis.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/reverse/) - Clinical study determines whether cirrhosis caused by autoimmune hepatitis can be reversible. - [Hepatitis C, PREDNISONE WITHDRAWAL ADVOCATES: BEWARE OF RECURRENT AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS.](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/prednisone/withdrawal/) - Clinical study evaluating the rate of recurrence and outcome of autoimmune hepatitis after transplantation. - [Frequency and Nature of the Variant Syndromes of Autoimmune Liver Disease](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/nature/variant/) - Frequency and Nature of the Variant Syndromes of Autoimmune Liver Disease - [Table 5 Features Associated With Corticosteroid Responses in the Variant Syndromes](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/nature/table5/) - Table 5 Features Associated With Corticosteroid Responses in the Variant Syndromes - [Table 4. Results of Corticosteroid Therapy](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/nature/table4/) - Table 4 - Results of Corticosteroid Therapy - [Table 3. Features of Variant Syndromes Compared With Definite Autoimmune Hepatitis](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/nature/table3/) - Table 3 - Features of Variant Syndromes Compared With Definite Autoimmune Hepatitis - [Table 2 Frequencies of the Variant Syndromes in Autoimmune Chronic Liver Disease](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/nature/table2/) - Table 2 Frequencies of the Variant Syndromes in Autoimmune Chronic Liver Disease - [Table 1 of the Frequency and Nature of the Variant Syndromes of Autoimmune Liver Disease](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/nature/table1/) - Table 1 Modified Scoring System for the Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/nature/references/) - References for clinical study on the frequency and nature of the variant syndromes of Autoimmune Liver Disease. - [](https://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hepatitis-c/autoimmune/latent/) - Can you develop autoimmune hepatitis during interferon therapy for chronic Hepatitis C? - 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