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Tig · Tig

Today, July 28, 2017 is World Hepatitis Day! Encourage those you know to get tested, it's a simple process that may save your life or that of someone you know. Hep C treatment has never been easier or more effective. Please spread the word and turn on your advocacy machine! Together we can eliminate thi...

Canuck · Canuck

Hmm, seems a litle brief to me, this little "brief". Perhaps a wee bit short on numbers and shy on data and details, but good that they announce they are "looking into things"! We shall see how the info grows and what more and all is revealed. Dejavu all over again, smacks of the tainted blood scandals in...

Tig · Tig

C-Crest trial data on new Merck coformulation. This is one to watch in the future. We need to pay attention to the Phase 3 results and trial opportunities. C-CREST DATA Coming Phase 3 Trials/EU (Scroll down)Efficacy and Safety of the Fixed-Dose Combination Regimen of Grazoprevir/Ruzasvir/Uprif...

Tig · Tig

Here's an update on the ongoing medical position regarding pregnant women and the unborn, as well as addressing the current pediatric dilemma and trials. Pediatric HCV

Tig · Tig

We have a name for the latest and greatest triple DAA from Gilead, it's called "VOSEVI". The trial name(s) of the three drug combination that comprises Vosevi, should ring a bell for you. We have a few good folks here that have traveled this path, Canuck being one of them. She'll be happy to know they've...

Tig · Tig

Another resource of guidelines and practices from the US Veterans Administration. Topics range from HBV, HCV, coinfection to HCC. HCV Tx Considerations Guidelines and Practices

VetwithC · VetwithC

The following newspaper article sums up my situation and is finally getting the national coverage that it deserves and hopefully we'll get some service connected compensation for the pain/suffering and financial burden it put on us. I got the jet air gun injections as a routine and welcome into th...

Tig · Tig

An unfortunate bit of news. The number of hepatitis C virus infections reported yearly in the United States has tripled since 2010, reaching a 15-year high, according to the CDC. Reports of HCV infection increased from 850 cases in 2010 to 2,436 in 2015. But cases are underreported, and the true num...

Steampunk · Steampunk

Information about EPCLUSA can be found here. http://www.epclusainfo.com/what-is-epclusa

Ultraviolet1 · Ultraviolet1

#stopthespam -- Edited by JimmyK on Sunday 7th of May 2017 09:33:19 AM

Tig · Tig

Here is a website and organization that offers good information, resources and insight into Hep C. It's a good site to bookmark. Hep C Hope

Tig · Tig

I came across this report and found it interesting. Is fairly recent and discusses current treatment recommendations for all genotypes. I thought you might find it informative as well. Tig INITIAL TREATMENT OF HCV INFECTION IN PATIENTS STARTING TREATMENT Updated 09/16

Canuck · Canuck

Someday, one day, (eventually) all these people all over the world who are holed up in labs trying to come up with immunization to prevent contracting HCV, will succeed! In the interim yay for "novel" drug research as without it we would not be where we are today, being cured of HCV with the new DAA's. Ah...

stacey09 · stacey09

Post removed because forum advertising of herbal cures and services is not allowed. This is a thread that deals specifically with Hepatitis C. Please read and follow our forum guidelines before posting. I am closing this thread. Tig56 - Forum Administrator -- Edited by Tig56 on Thursday 9th of Marc...

Tig · Tig

What is Liver Life Walk?The Liver Life Walk® is the national fundraising walk of the American Liver Foundation®. Join more than 10,000 people from coast-to-coast to change the face of liver health!Your fundraising and participation will bring awareness to liver disease and provide financial s...

Tig · Tig

On February 14, 2017 FDA approved class labeling revisions regarding the risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation in patients coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). The class labeling applies to the following HCV direct acting antiviral (DAA) agents:Daklinza (dacl...

Tig · Tig

Please help us spread the word. The American Liver Foundation has guaranteed race entries to the NYC Half Marathon (March 19th). The fundraising commitment is low and achievable. Committing to running a half marathon while supporting a great cause is a great way to start the year. Register for...

Canuck · Canuck

More tidbits, starting to trickle out, about the new ALT levels, "Liver Tests" and other destined changes to guidelines: Medscape Medical NewsLiver Test Guidelines Updated by ACGVeronica Hackethal, MDJanuary 12, 2017The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has released updated gu...

Tig · Tig

Just found an article and warning about some fake Harvoni dispensed at a Japanese pharmacy. This is something everyone should be conscious of, especially those dealing with generics. Buyer beware. We'll have to follow this. Article here: FAKE

Tig · Tig

Some continuing good news regarding Zepatier. "Zepatier treatment for 12 weeks, with or without ribavirin, was highly effective for induction of sustained virologic response in patients infected with hepatitis C genotypes 1, 4 or 6, who failed prior peg-interferon and ribavirin treatments...

Canuck · Canuck

1. Healio GUIDELINESNew ACG guideline on liver chemistries lowers normal ALT levelKwo PY. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016;doi:10.1038/ajg.2016.517.December 21, 2016The American College of Gastroenterology has published the first new guideline in over 10 years on the evaluation of abnorm...

Binalovina · Binalovina

http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda-now-requires-boxed-warning-on-hcv-drugs-harvoni-sovaldi-daklinza-and-more/?eml=special161005

Canuck · Canuck

FDA NEWSFDA grants 510(k) clearance to new ultrasound modes for liver, breast imagingNovember 22, 2016SuperSonic Imagine announced the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to add additional imaging probes - for liver disease and breast lesions - for use with its Aixplorer platform.Aixplorer (Super...

HieuPham · HieuPham

Hi all, I am new here. This is the article I just saw. Hope to share it as a "Hello" Use of generic versions of direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C resulted in very high cure rates for people who obtained the products through 3 buyers clubs, indicating that the generic products are effective, acco...

Cinnamon Girl · Cinnamon Girl

I`m posting this as it`s such an important issue for anyone in England who is currently waiting for treatment with the new DAA medicines. The Hep C Trust is a well respected charity and advocate for HCV, and they are asking for support to fight NHS England`s decision through the courts...The Hepatit...

Canuck · Canuck

Newest EASL HCV Recommendations -http://www.easl.eu/medias/cpg/HCV2016/English-report.pdfBut to save you all that reading, below is a "shorter" article about some of it: I note...

Cinnamon Girl · Cinnamon Girl

NICE has published new draft guidance which recommends sofosbuvir-velpatasvir. The NICE appraisal committee concluded that sofosbuvir-velpatasvir was clinically and cost-effective, and should be routinely available on the NHS.Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir - a tablet taken once daily - works...

dharmabum · dharmabum

This will hopefully be an interesting and factual look into the Hep C epidemic facing so many countries today, as sufferers try to obtain life-saving treatment."Deal with it: Untold Stories of Hepatitis C in Canada", at least, addresses the issues. Take care all- [video=https://www.youtube....

Cinnamon Girl · Cinnamon Girl

[url=http://hepatitisc.hcvadvocate.org/2016/09/new-guidance-test-for-h...

HieuPham · HieuPham

A very complex article for my brain :( but very worth reading freepdfhosting.com/b3d39c5e48.pdf

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	World Hepatitis Day (Preview) Today, July 28, 2017 is World Hepatitis Day! Encourage those you know to get tested, it's a simple process that may save your life or that of someone you know. Hep C treatment has never been easier or more effective. Please spread the word and turn on your advocacy machine! Together we can eliminate thi...	Tig	0	849	Jul 28, 2017 by Tig
	U.K. Tainted Blood Inquiry (Preview) Hmm, seems a litle brief to me, this little "brief". Perhaps a wee bit short on numbers and shy on data and details, but good that they announce they are "looking into things"! We shall see how the info grows and what more and all is revealed. Dejavu all over again, smacks of the tainted blood scandals in...	Canuck	1	722	Jul 15, 2017 by Tig
	C-Crest-1&2/A&B GRZ/RUZ-ELB/UPR (Preview) C-Crest trial data on new Merck coformulation. This is one to watch in the future. We need to pay attention to the Phase 3 results and trial opportunities. C-CREST DATA Coming Phase 3 Trials/EU (Scroll down)Efficacy and Safety of the Fixed-Dose Combination Regimen of Grazoprevir/Ruzasvir/Uprif...	Tig	0	567	Jul 12, 2017 by Tig
	Pediatric HCV (Preview) Here's an update on the ongoing medical position regarding pregnant women and the unborn, as well as addressing the current pediatric dilemma and trials. Pediatric HCV	Tig	1	757	Jul 5, 2017 by legionscube
	Gileads Vosevi (Sofo/Velpa/Vox) (Preview) We have a name for the latest and greatest triple DAA from Gilead, it's called "VOSEVI". The trial name(s) of the three drug combination that comprises Vosevi, should ring a bell for you. We have a few good folks here that have traveled this path, Canuck being one of them. She'll be happy to know they've...	Tig	1	864	Jun 26, 2017 by Canuck
	U.S. Veterans Admin. Guidelines + Practices (Preview) Another resource of guidelines and practices from the US Veterans Administration. Topics range from HBV, HCV, coinfection to HCC. HCV Tx Considerations Guidelines and Practices	Tig	1	1355	Jun 12, 2017 by Tig
	Viet Nam era veterans/ They gave us this monster!! (Preview) The following newspaper article sums up my situation and is finally getting the national coverage that it deserves and hopefully we'll get some service connected compensation for the pain/suffering and financial burden it put on us. I got the jet air gun injections as a routine and welcome into th...	VetwithC	17	3342	May 16, 2017 by beertastic
	US HCV Infections Triple in 5 Years (Preview) An unfortunate bit of news. The number of hepatitis C virus infections reported yearly in the United States has tripled since 2010, reaching a 15-year high, according to the CDC. Reports of HCV infection increased from 850 cases in 2010 to 2,436 in 2015. But cases are underreported, and the true num...	Tig	0	910	May 12, 2017 by Tig
	EPCLUSA Hep C drug (Preview) Information about EPCLUSA can be found here. http://www.epclusainfo.com/what-is-epclusa	Steampunk	0	727	May 11, 2017 by Steampunk
	Lionel Messi Vs Hepatitis C (closed) (Preview) #stopthespam -- Edited by JimmyK on Sunday 7th of May 2017 09:33:19 AM	Ultraviolet1	2	760	May 7, 2017 by JimmyK
	Hep C Hope (Preview) Here is a website and organization that offers good information, resources and insight into Hep C. It's a good site to bookmark. Hep C Hope	Tig	3	884	May 2, 2017 by Canuck
	AASLD Recommendations for testing, treating and managing HCV (Preview) I came across this report and found it interesting. Is fairly recent and discusses current treatment recommendations for all genotypes. I thought you might find it informative as well. Tig INITIAL TREATMENT OF HCV INFECTION IN PATIENTS STARTING TREATMENT Updated 09/16	Tig	11	2212	Apr 14, 2017 by Tig
	Wonder what they're building with them antibodies? (Preview) Someday, one day, (eventually) all these people all over the world who are holed up in labs trying to come up with immunization to prevent contracting HCV, will succeed! In the interim yay for "novel" drug research as without it we would not be where we are today, being cured of HCV with the new DAA's. Ah...	Canuck	9	1246	Mar 25, 2017 by Canuck
	Hepatitis B treatment and cure (closed) (Preview) Post removed because forum advertising of herbal cures and services is not allowed. This is a thread that deals specifically with Hepatitis C. Please read and follow our forum guidelines before posting. I am closing this thread. Tig56 - Forum Administrator -- Edited by Tig56 on Thursday 9th of Marc...	stacey09	0	685	Mar 9, 2017 by stacey09
	ALF- Liver Life Walk (Preview) What is Liver Life Walk?The Liver Life Walk® is the national fundraising walk of the American Liver Foundation®. Join more than 10,000 people from coast-to-coast to change the face of liver health!Your fundraising and participation will bring awareness to liver disease and provide financial s...	Tig	0	657	Mar 6, 2017 by Tig
	Feb 2017 FDA Update HBV Reactivation Labeling Revisions (Preview) On February 14, 2017 FDA approved class labeling revisions regarding the risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation in patients coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). The class labeling applies to the following HCV direct acting antiviral (DAA) agents:Daklinza (dacl...	Tig	1	927	Feb 21, 2017 by Shadowfax
	American Liver Fdn, NYC Half Marathon 2017 (Preview) Please help us spread the word. The American Liver Foundation has guaranteed race entries to the NYC Half Marathon (March 19th). The fundraising commitment is low and achievable. Committing to running a half marathon while supporting a great cause is a great way to start the year. Register for...	Tig	0	735	Feb 3, 2017 by Tig
	New (revised) ALT levels - 2 (cont'd.) (Preview) More tidbits, starting to trickle out, about the new ALT levels, "Liver Tests" and other destined changes to guidelines: Medscape Medical NewsLiver Test Guidelines Updated by ACGVeronica Hackethal, MDJanuary 12, 2017The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has released updated gu...	Canuck	2	1152	Jan 18, 2017 by Shadowfax
	Fake Harvoni Warning (Preview) Just found an article and warning about some fake Harvoni dispensed at a Japanese pharmacy. This is something everyone should be conscious of, especially those dealing with generics. Buyer beware. We'll have to follow this. Article here: FAKE	Tig	0	816	Jan 17, 2017 by Tig
	Zepatier Effective for Retreatment (Preview) Some continuing good news regarding Zepatier. "Zepatier treatment for 12 weeks, with or without ribavirin, was highly effective for induction of sustained virologic response in patients infected with hepatitis C genotypes 1, 4 or 6, who failed prior peg-interferon and ribavirin treatments...	Tig	0	859	Jan 16, 2017 by Tig
	New (revised) ALT levels (closed) (Preview) 1. Healio *GUIDELINESNew ACG guideline on liver chemistries lowers normal ALT levelKwo PY. Am J Gastroenterol.* 2016;doi:10.1038/ajg.2016.517.**December 21, 2016The American College of Gastroenterology has published the first new guideline in over 10 years on the evaluation of abnorm...	Canuck	6	1796	Jan 5, 2017 by Tig
	Most recent ALERT regarding HCV and HBV (Preview) http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/fda-now-requires-boxed-warning-on-hcv-drugs-harvoni-sovaldi-daklinza-and-more/?eml=special161005	Binalovina	10	1424	Dec 21, 2016 by Shadowfax
	Better Ultrasounds (Preview) FDA NEWSFDA grants 510(k) clearance to new ultrasound modes for liver, breast imagingNovember 22, 2016SuperSonic Imagine announced the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to add additional imaging probes - for liver disease and breast lesions - for use with its Aixplorer platform.Aixplorer (Super...	Canuck	2	1019	Nov 23, 2016 by Canuck
	HIV Glasgow: Generic Hepatitis C Drugs Purchased Online Produce High Cure Rates (Preview) Hi all, I am new here. This is the article I just saw. Hope to share it as a "Hello" Use of generic versions of direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C resulted in very high cure rates for people who obtained the products through 3 buyers clubs, indicating that the generic products are effective, acco...	HieuPham	1	906	Nov 3, 2016 by Tig
	Hep C Trust considering seeking judicial review of NHS England`s decision to ration access to new NICE approved drugs (Preview) I`m posting this as it`s such an important issue for anyone in England who is currently waiting for treatment with the new DAA medicines. The Hep C Trust is a well respected charity and advocate for HCV, and they are asking for support to fight NHS England`s decision through the courts...The Hepatit...	Cinnamon Girl	9	1914	Oct 23, 2016 by Cinnamon Girl
	Newest EASL HCV Recommendations - Sept 2016 (Preview) Newest EASL HCV Recommendations -http://www.easl.eu/medias/cpg/HCV2016/English-report.pdfBut to save you all that reading, below is a "shorter" article about some of it: I note...	Canuck	1	1677	Sep 29, 2016 by Pablito
	NICE (UK) publishes draft guidance recommending Sof/Vel for use within NHS (Preview) NICE has published new draft guidance which recommends sofosbuvir-velpatasvir. The NICE appraisal committee concluded that sofosbuvir-velpatasvir was clinically and cost-effective, and should be routinely available on the NHS.Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir - a tablet taken once daily - works...	Cinnamon Girl	2	986	Sep 28, 2016 by Cinnamon Girl
	New Hep C documentary (Preview) This will hopefully be an interesting and factual look into the Hep C epidemic facing so many countries today, as sufferers try to obtain life-saving treatment."Deal with it: Untold Stories of Hepatitis C in Canada", at least, addresses the issues. Take care all- [video=https://www.youtube....	dharmabum	6	1487	Sep 19, 2016 by dharmabum
	Test for HBV before DAA treatment, new guidelines from AASLD (Preview) [url=http://hepatitisc.hcvadvocate.org/2016/09/new-guidance-test-for-h...	Cinnamon Girl	2	1076	Sep 18, 2016 by Shadowfax
	Highly detailed article on DAA resistance (Preview) A very complex article for my brain :( but very worth reading freepdfhosting.com/b3d39c5e48.pdf	HieuPham	6	1564	Sep 9, 2016 by Shadowfax
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