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A Pending Healthcare Crisis: HCV in U.S. Prisons

Mar 19, 2007

The rampant spread of Hepatitis C in this country's penal system will not remain confined to those imprisoned. Ninety percent of the nation's incarcerated will be released back into the community, representing a healthcare crisis that cannot be ignored. This article highlights the importance of prevention and control efforts of at-risk populations, regardless of whether they are behind bars or right next door.

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How Hepatitis C Can Affect a Patient's Sex Life

Mar 15, 2007 1 Comment

While some chronic Hepatitis C patients maintain normal sexual function and a healthy interest in sex, many experience reduced libido, erectile dysfunction and diminished sexual satisfaction. Learn how Hepatitis C impacts the sex lives of both men and women and how opening up about these issues can help improve patients' quality of life

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Hepatitis C's Other Symptoms

Mar 15, 2007 2 Comments

Although most people with chronic Hepatitis C do not exhibit symptoms of the "silent" epidemic, a significant number will experience its impact in organs other than their liver. Learn how to recognize these lesser-known conditions to help in the early detection and treatment of Hepatitis C.

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New Dosing Study for HCV Genotype 1

Mar 12, 2007

Preliminary results assessing Pharmasset's R7128 treatment for Hepatitis C genotype 1 are encouraging. This well-tolerated polymerase inhibitor will now be evaluated on an ascending dose schedule. Due to current therapies for genotype 1 having a low HCV eradication rate, R7128's development is worthy of attention.

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HIV Pathology Helps Identify Hepatitis C Protein

Mar 9, 2007

Rockefeller University scientists researching the HIV virus recently discovered how a protein commonly found in the liver is necessary for Hepatitis C infection. By targeting this specific protein, scientists may develop more effective treatment strategies for Hepatitis C.

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Genetics May Determine Hepatitis C Treatment Success

Feb 26, 2007

New research looks at gene expression as a possible explanation for the significant number of HCV interferon/ribavirin non-responders. In light of the difference in gene expression between responders and non-responders, genetics may play a role in predicting antiviral medication success.

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Body Shop Founder Living with Hepatitis C

Feb 21, 2007

As anyone familiar with the virus knows, Hepatitis C does not discriminate. A highly successful British businesswoman and founder of The Body Shop, has publicly announced that she is living with HCV, which has progressed to cirrhosis of the liver. She has made her health concerns public as a "whistleblower" so Hepatitis C would be taken more seriously as a public health challenge, and would get the attention and resources it needs.

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