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Study: Hepatitis C does not impede HIV treatment
It shows other factors are to blame for blocking recovery of immune system A study on hepatitis C done by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is adding to the debate about whether the virus stunts or slows the recovery of the

Ninth Las Vegas Hepatitis C Case Confirmed
Another hepatitis C case linked to a closed Las Vegas endoscopy clinic brings the number of confirmed cases of the disease to nine, health officials said. However, the latest patient to test positive for the disease didn't become ill within a six-month

Nev. health official confirms 9th hepatitis case
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A ninth case of hepatitis C has been linked to a Las Vegas medical clinic facing lawsuits from patients alleging it exposed them to the virus by reusing syringes and vials of medicine. A chronic case of the blood-borne liver disease was

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Natalie Cole Optimistic About Her Battle with Hepatitis C
Although currently recovering from combination therapy's side effects, the well-respected vocalist Natalie Cole may have conquered the Hepatitis C virus....

Hep C and Fatty Liver Disease Linked
Pittsburgh researchers have found an enzyme known to participate in fat production is elevated in those with Hepatitis C. Further exploration of this enzyme could help physicians better predict which HCV patients are at risk of developing fatty liver disease....

Anadys' ANA773 Hepatitis C Phase I Trials in Netherlands
Reducing the dosing schedule in half, Anadys Pharmaceuticals continues its investigation of ANA773, a Toll-Like Receptor-7 agonist prodrug. Approaching the Hepatitis C virus differently from most other contenders, Phase I clinical trials evaluating the safety, tolerability and viral-load decline associated...

Physicians Who Treat Hepatitis

San Diego, CA

Physician:

Maram Zakko, MD

Type of physician:

Gastroenterology

Address:

17190 Bernardo Center Drive
San Diego, CA

Phone:

858.675.3100

Patient Comment:

Excellent Dr.

Physician:

Michael T.Bennett, MD

Type of physician:

Gastroenterology
Liver Diseases

Address:

San Diego Digestive Disease
Consultants Medical Group, Inc.
7930 Frost St. Suite 206
San Diego, CA 92123

Phone:

858.292.7527

Patient Comment:

He is an expert.
Very knowledgeable and well informed.
He also stays current on the latest
research and developments. His strong
point is in explaining the disease,
its effect and treatment choices to the patient.

Physician:

Teresa Hall, L.Ac., M.S.O.M.

Type of physician:

Practitioner of Oriental Medicine

Address:

3468 Juniper Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Phone:

619.517.1188

Patient Comment:

Teresa is very well educated in
the treatment of Hepatitis C
and its associated signs and symptoms.

Physician:

Tarek Hassanein, MD

Type of physician:

Hepatologist

Address:

200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego CA 92103

Phone:

619.657.8273

Physician:

Lisa Marie Nyberg

Type of physician:

Hepatologist

Address:

4650 Palm Ave.
San Diego CA 92154

Phone:

800.290.5000

Website: http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/sandiego/
Patient Comment:

She is considered to be one of the best Hepatologist in the area. Lisa Nyberg also does Liver transplants and has worked in some clinical trials. She is the treasure of the liver foundation for the San Diego chapter. I was recently diagnosed with Hep C and she is my new Doctor.

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