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Isiscat2011


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It is no secret that I have some attitude about big pharma (the greedy b*****ds).  

OTOH, I'm willing to give credit where credit is due, and I think these efforts will result in "mainstreaming" and destigmatizing HCV to some extent.  

Let's just hope they get their facts straight.  I've already noticed a few "facts" that are either incorrect or at least out of context.  In addition to the "cure" word check out this claim posted on the site:

" When people get hep C, there's only a 20% to 30% chance they will develop symptoms. That's why hep C is known as a "silent disease." If symptoms develop, hep C may have progressed to cause liver damage, making it harder to treat."

This statement is plainly inaccurate as it overlooks extrahepatic symptoms that people, who may not have substantial liver damage, can also have.  Moreover, the 20% to 30% figure, which is commonly thrown about as representing the percentage who will progress to cirrhosis, merely represents those who will progress within 20 years, not over the span of a lifetime assuming they have HCV for >20 years.

 



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Dzdayscomin


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One of the main things i noticed on this is how easily the pharmaceutical co. Is throwing the "Cure" word around....that would sound to me like those that attain SVR could be treated like a person that never had it before....like buying insurance, and employment in jobs where having and infectious disease that was reported to the  CDC like we all were upon dx would not be discriminated against...etc

I know I'm reaching here but it's  a fun argument.



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Abbvie has in tandem with their latest television advertising program, developed/sponsored a new patient assistance website. It's designed to help people understand and provide individual help on treatment possibilities. I thought those that have missed it or haven't seen the on air and online direction to the site, might like to take a look at it. 

https://www.hepc.com/

Tig



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