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FDA Update - Changes to Incivek (telaprevir) product labeling
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - FDA approved changes to the Incivek (telaprevir) product labeling to include results from trial C211 (OPTIMIZE) to support a twice daily dosing regimen. In addition new contraindications were added for anticonvulsant medications (carbamazepine, phenobarbital a...
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A guide to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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A guide to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - an updated fact sheet from the HCV Advocate website. file..http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/ACA_Guide.pdf
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Drugs in Development: Phase 3 Genotype 1 — DAA plus PEG/RBV
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Phase_3_Genotype_1.pdf
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More on Genetic testing
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Hi all, Gene testing continues, and there is no doubt that treatment and likelihood of response to Rx can be predicted for some diseases. There is still conflicting evidence about particular genes, so I'll talk about 2 that have been mentioned on the Forum. COMT (Catechol-O-Methyltransferase) ge...
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Imaging followup after SVR
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There is no doubt that SVR decreases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC), with some studies suggesting by up to a factor of 10. However, most Hepatologists agree that long-term followup is required, to detect early and potentially curable HCC. AFP measurement is not specific enough so so...
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Progression of Hepatitis C
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This is a current discussion on HepC progression. Although rather long, newbies may find it reassuring. I'll make it a 'Sticky' until something better comes along. http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/hepatitis-c-look-at-disease-progression.html
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Guide to Stigma and Hep C, updated April 2013
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A Guide to Stigma and Hepatitis C, updated April 2013A Publication of the Hep C Support Project, by Lucinda K Porter, RNAn often overlooked and painful component of HCV is stigma. Although invisible, stigma is a harsh reality for some. This guide discusses the ways in which HCV is stigmatized and p...
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Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance in People with HCV, new factsheet
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Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance in People with HCV, new factsheetfile...http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Diabetes%20Guide.pdf
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Guide to HCV disclosure
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website...http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Disclosure%20Guide.pdf
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Victrelis (Boceprevir) label changes
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Victrelis (Boceprevir) label changesOn February 27, 2013, FDA approved changes to the Victrelis (boceprevir) label to include results from a clinical trial entitled, "Boceprevir and Peginterferon/Ribavirin for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C in Treatment-Naïve Subjects: A Compariso...
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FDA Hepatitis Update - Victrelis (boceprevir) label updates
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http://hcvadvocate.blogspot.com/2013/02/fda-hepatitis-update-victrelis.html
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FDA Update - Victrelis (boceprevir) label updates
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FDA Update - Victrelis (boceprevir) label updateshttp://hcvadvocate.blogspot.ca/2013/02/fda-hepatitis-update-victrelis.html
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The Impact of Hepatitis C on the Whole Body:Simon Taylor-Robinson
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This was posted a while back, but I thought it would be of interest to new members. http://www.hepctrust.org.uk/Resources/HepC/Migrated%20Resources/Documents/SimonTaylor-RobinsonPresentation.pdf
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Geno Types Explained
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http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/genotype/explained.html
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A good website for information.
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http://www.chronicliverdisease.org/disease_focus/hcv.cfm?dstate=hcvEducational Webcasts.
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Alpha Freprotein
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My alpha feraprotein is slightly high at 9. They said normal is 7. Throughts?
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Remember your Q's
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I have found a good way to remember the difference between the two Q tests: Quantatative:" the quantity" the amount of virus being replicated in your liver Qualitative: "the qualifier" the test done to see if you have the C virus I.D. (is this correct Malcolm? please feel free...
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Neurological Complications of Hepatitis C Infection.
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Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2012 Sep 19. [Epub ahead of print]Neurological Complications of Hepatitis C Infection.McCarthy M, Ortega MR.Source Neurology (127), Bruce Carter Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL, 33125, USA, mmccarth@med.miami.edu.Abstract Though...
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Clinical trial news feed
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ClinicalTrials.gov: hepatitis c | Exclude Unknown | received from 05/01/2012 to 06/30/2012 | updated in the last 30 daysWednesday, August 29, 2012, 11:53:03 AM Phase 2b Study of BMS-986094 and Daclatasvir, With or Without Ribavirin for the Treatment of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Tuesd...
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Preventive Nutritional Support Helpful During Hepatitis C Therapy
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Preventive Nutritional Support Helpful During Hepatitis C Therapy Nutritional support during antiviral treatment for hepatitis C helps limit weight loss and improves quality of life, Dutch researchers say...
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Is Sexually Transmitted Hep C among HIV+ Gay Men Levelling Off in Amsterdam?
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Is Sexually Transmitted Hepatitis C among HIV+ Gay Men Leveling Off in Amsterdam? The decade-long outbreak of sexually transmitted hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among HIV positive men who have sex with men in Amsterdam appears to have leveled off since 2007, perhaps due to increased test...
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Updated :Stigma and Hepatitis C
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Stigma_10.pdf
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New Study: Early Hepatitis C Progression Detection
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http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2012/08/new_study_early.htmlIf this turns out to be reliable it would be a brilliant tool for people who either do not wish to do the currently available treatments or have not responded to them.
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Bristol-Myers suspends hepatitis C treatment study, cites possible cardiac concern
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http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/164724656.html?refer=y%22,,0,0,,,,&refer=yDrugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is suspending a midstage study of a potential hepatitis C treatment after at least one patient suffered heart failure. The New York company hasn't determ...
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Pruritis (Itching) - Hep C Fact Sheet
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/pruritus.pdf-- Edited by Cinnamon Girl on Tuesday 21st of August 2012 06:25:23 PM
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New CDC Hep-C testing recommendation
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http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/2012/HCV-Testing-Recs-PressRelease.html
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Hepatitis C Survival on Inanimate Objects
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http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2012/02/hepatitis_c_sur.htmlWe usually think of Hepatitis C as a virus that is passed from person to person. However, most infections occur via an intermediary, inanimate object. Thus, determining the length of time Hepatitis C can survive...
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Women and Hepatitis C
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Women%20Guide.pdf
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Getting Real About Hepatitis C Prognosis
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Regardless of the rise in Hepatitis C cases and seemingly related deaths, the prognosis associated with this illness is largely determined by each individual's actions. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2012/07/getting_real_ab.html References http://hepatitis-c.emed...
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HCV and brain-related issues
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It's old article , but stiil important to know!Oct 07, 2010 Hep C can infect, damage brain tissues: EDMONTON A virus best known for the damage it does to the liver can also damage brain cells, University of Alberta researchers report in a new study. The research into the impact of hepatitis C on the br...
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