http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/ Hepatitis C News, Updates and Commentary. Copyright 2010 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:27:39 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.25 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Hepatitis C drug candidates ABT-450, ABT-333 and ABT-072 move into Phase II testing. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/three_hcv_drug.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/three_hcv_drug.html Emerging Hepatitis C Treatments/Therapies Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:27:39 -0500 Find out how some with Hepatitis C unintentionally expose their skin to bath water contaminants that can place an additional burden on their liver. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/should_those_wi_1.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/should_those_wi_1.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:02:39 -0500 Those who are educated about Hepatitis C know that time is of the essence when it comes to receiving treatment. Unfortunately, some Australians with this virus have to wait a reported six years to see a specialist. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/long_wait_for_h.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/long_wait_for_h.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:38:00 -0500 While there are several notable exceptions, discover four significant ways that crying can help someone with Hepatitis C. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/the_relationshi_1.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/the_relationshi_1.html Understanding HCV Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:35:33 -0500 Solving the ongoing challenge of how to test potential liver disease drugs before experimenting on humans, Salk Institute researchers have perfected a system where medications can be tested in mice with mostly human livers. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/altered_mice_of.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/altered_mice_of.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:46:37 -0500 Thanks to research from Duke University's Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, scientists have confirmed that some individuals have genetic protection against ribavirin-induced anemia. Since ribavirin is part of the standard Hepatitis C treatment protocol, this discovery will better enable physicians to foretell who can best withstand Hepatitis C therapy. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/hcv_treatment-i.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/03/hcv_treatment-i.html Understanding HCV Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:42:11 -0500 Although both are required for a healthy immune response, learn why those with inflammation of the liver should favor omega-3 fatty acids over omega-6's. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/easing_liver_in.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/easing_liver_in.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:36:14 -0500 Park Systems' ultra-modern imaging tool (XE-Bio) gives researchers new insight into the replication process of the Hepatitis C virus. The details revealed by the XE-Bio are likely to inspire new, highly-targeted, Hepatitis C medications. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/high-tech_imagi.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/high-tech_imagi.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:35:23 -0500 Developed at Texas A&M, researchers have designed a screening system that can identify which cells are infected with Hepatitis C. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/a_new_system_ca.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/a_new_system_ca.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:26:05 -0500 Itching is a common symptom of Hepatitis C that goes underreported and undertreated. Instead of letting it drive you crazy, learn how home remedies and a physician's prescription pad can help ease your itching. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/ten_tips_to_rel.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/ten_tips_to_rel.html Complementary/Alternative Therapies Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:01:50 -0500 Novartis licenses alisporivir, a new drug that is currently in Phase IIb development for the treatment of Hepatitis C. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/first-in-class.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/first-in-class.html Emerging Hepatitis C Treatments/Therapies Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:54:49 -0500 Upon first glance, the Valentine's Day tradition of gifting chocolates may seem counterintuitive for someone with Hepatitis C. Though, research boasts two reasons why choosing the right kind of chocolate will show you care about your sweetheart's liver health. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/celebrating_val.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/celebrating_val.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:26:35 -0500 Conatus Pharmaceuticals is optimistic that their developmental drug, CTS-1027, will give people with Hepatitis C a greater chance for beating the virus. In a Phase II Hepatitis C trial for previous non-responders, CTS-1027 is being paired with pegylated interferon and ribavirin. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/hepatitis_c_tri_1.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/hepatitis_c_tri_1.html Emerging Hepatitis C Treatments/Therapies Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:19:42 -0500 February is American Heart Month. Since Hepatitis C has been proven to be a risk factor for coronary artery disease, the usual ways to reduce heart disease risk is insufficient for those with the virus. However, there are five strategies specifically for Hepatitis C that can reduce the likelihood of impending cardiac problems.]]> http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/hepatitis_c_is.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/02/hepatitis_c_is.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:47:50 -0500 By strategically interspersing liver cells and other specialized cells on growth plates, researchers have figured out how to grow Hepatitis C outside of the body - a critical tool to develop and test new Hepatitis C treatments. http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/01/ability_to_stud.html http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2010/01/ability_to_stud.html General Hepatitis C News/Updates Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:23:54 -0500