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European Commission Approves Zepatier GT 1 and 4
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European Commission approves Zepatier for HCV genotypes 1, 4 August 1, 2016 Merck announced the European Commission granted marketing authorization for Zepatier to treat adult patients with chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 and 4 infection, with or without ribavirin, according to a comp...
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Epclusa and Vox
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Gossipy stuff / Marketing type interview ...GILD's plans for its HCV treatments: clear and conciseThe company's EVP and CSO, Norbert Bischofberger, presented last week at a Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) conference. One of his comments about GILD's HCV plans was quite revealing. He said:That is the...
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AbbVie Receives U.S. FDA Approval of Once-Daily VIEKIRA XR for GT 1
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Once daily VIEKIRA XR has been approved by the US FDA for Genotype 1. VIEKIRA XR FDA APPROVAL
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AASLD/IDSA HCV GUIDELINE UPDATE JULY 2016
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Updated HCV guidelines have been released by the AASLD (American Assoc. for the Study of Liver Disease) and the IDSA (Infectious Disease Society of America).Multiple sections of the guidance posted on HCVguidelines.org have been revised to reflect the FDAs approval of Epclusa (sofosbuvir/vel...
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CROI 2016: Viral Hepatitis and Liver Fibrosis
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More information from the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2016. In PDF format and technical, but is very informative and separated into easy to find subjects that may be of interest to you. Viral Hepatitis and Liver Fibrosis
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Dear Baby Boomers: Hep C Isn't Your Fault
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I thought this was an interesting article and wanted to share it with those of you that continue to wonder about where or how they contracted this evil disease. Doesn't matter in the big picture, getting rid of it is. But the school of thought may be changing. This was published by the Lancet recently an...
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EMA panel recommends approval of Epclusa (Sov/Velpa) for all HCV genotypes
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May 27, 2016 The European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use granted a positive opinion for Gilead Sciences Marketing Authorization Application for Epclusa for the treatment of all chronic hepatitis C genotypes, according to a press release from the manufacturer. Epclusa (s...
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Epclusa!
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This just in from Canada! I do realize there are other posts about this drug recently but it's nice to see Canada getting behind it. http://www.citynews.ca/2016/07/13/hepatitis-c-cure-approved-by-health-canada/ The fight goes on but there seems to be great expectations for t...
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DAA's for HEP C becoming available to more people.
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More states apparently following this trend of Hep C drugs to all who need them, not just the sickest. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/07/02/kaiser-help-with-high-cost-of-hep-c-drugs/86636294/ Dave
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Gileads NEW drug approved EPCLUSA
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GREAT NEWS. Gileads new HCV drug EPCLUSA ( 400 mg SOF, 100 Mg VEL) was approved for Genotypes 1-6. I added a link, Chris. -- Edited by Tig56 on Thursday 30th of June 2016 09:47:09 AM
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Reversal, Maintenance or Progression: After SVR
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I posted this article in a seperate thread and feel it very informative. We often have questions about the potential for improved liver health after SVR and this helps address it. Reversal, Maintenance or Progression: After SVR
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Once a day pill nearly approved
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I hope it costs less than 2000 a pill! https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/gileads-gild-hcv-drug-epclusa-140402864.html
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Selenium and hepatitis B, C.
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Selenium is included in the protocol for many Complementary Alternative Medicine CAM protocols for Hepatitis C. Selenium is a nonmetal chemical element with the atomic number 34, represented by the chemical symbol Se. Selinium is a primitive mineral antioxidant. Although it is toxic in large do...
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I love how often I have been seeing HepC articles trending on FB
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At least once a week now, I get on facebook and see some trending news about Hep C. Today's article trending - Judge orders Washington Medicaid to provide lifesaving hepatitis C drugs for all http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/judge-orders-apple-health-to-cover-hepati...
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2016 HCV Breaking Conference Reports
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Several good articles and links to current and breakthrough therapies. Hep C Conference Reports 2016
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A small victory for Spain
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/revolutionary-hepatitis-c-drugs-leave-public-health-systems-153332439.html
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Riding to Stop Hep C
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An interesting journey and commitment by a Hep C patient that made a promise to himself if he ever achieved the cure. His plan? To ride on horseback, the Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to Canada. This is going to be good! Follow the upcoming journey... The Long Ride
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2015 AASLD Key Study Reports
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Hey All This thread will be dedicated to the 2015 AASLD / (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases) This convention / Conference is held once a year with the latest info on Hep-C and related information. Post any info that seems relevant or that which might interest you or our membership...
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May 2016 HCV Advocate Newsletter
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This month`s newsletter contains...- An interesting article by Lucinda Porter on side effects and anxiety with the new DDA treatments- Reports from last month`s International Liver Congress- Updated Medical Glossary and fact sheets. [url=http://hcvadvocate.org/news/NewsUpdates_pdf/...
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Hepatitis C virus and neurological damage / Brain Fog / Neuropathy
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Hey Everyone Here is very in depth article / study about extrahepatic complications, affecting various organs in the human body. Numerous HCV patients suffer neurological manifestations, ranging from cognitive impairment to peripheral neuropathy. Overexpression of the host immune respons...
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HCV News and Updates
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Hi Everyone, Our member Suziq, mentioned taking a look at this website and I thought a post directing you to it would be a good idea. You'll find loads of current information and recommendations there and I think you should spend a moment looking at their many offerings of info. This website has been ar...
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New info releases
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I wanted to tell the admin that the new pieces of information you are posting is absolutely great, and interesting as well as informative. Much of it I will be sharing with my local Hepatitis C Support group here in my hometown. Also, I go in for my 56th day of treatment blood draw. I am excited to hear t...
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Health insurers in N.Y.S. agree to change policies on covering hepC
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Buffalo News, April 27th The seven insurers have reached an agreement with Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to allow improved access to meds needed to fight hepC. Prior to the agreement, a number of the insurers restricted access to the medications by requiring members to develop advanced...
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Egyptian Sovaldi generics
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On stock already, contradictory availability. Links removed...sorry but these are not appropriate to post here. Jill (Forum Administrator) -- Edited by Cinnamon Girl on Sunday 22nd of February 2015 08:34:18 PM
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Viekira Pak Updates
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Viekira Pak produces high SVR for patients with HCV despite use of acid-inducing agents or Proton Pump Inhibitors. http://ipsite.org/3gzb
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HCV 2016 Research and Updates
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I thought this was a good article and recommend it for those in search of current treatment data. There is mention of two protease inhibitors, Telaprevir and Boceprevir (NS3), they should be disregarded. They are no longer being prescribed, thank goodness... I was one of the last to ride that train,...
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Jury Finds for Merck in Hepatitis Drug Fight With Gilead
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FDA Expands Approval for HCV RNA test
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The FDA has approved the HCV RNA test as a first test option to confirm active infection. Previously all patients had to be tested for HCV antibodies and then progress to the RNA if a positive antibody test was returned. This is a positive advance in diagnostics. http://ipsite.org/3g9p
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Hepatitis C: California panel of experts say Solvadi is 'low value' treatment
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As a part-time California resident, I've been following the ongoing debate there over the cost of the new treatments. The final report from the California Technology Assessment Forum isn't due until next month. I expect that report will establish guidelines that California insurers will use in a...
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March and Mid-March 2016 editions of HCV Advocate newsletter
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Some interesting reading in these newsletters, including new drug updates. Thanks to the HCV Advocate website. March edition...http://hcvadvocate.org/news/NewsUpdates_pdf/Advocate_2016/advocate0316.pdf Mid - March edition...http://hcvadvocate.org/news/NewsUpdates_pdf...
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