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May 18, 2012:
Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes
February 20, 2012:
Hepatitis C Now Kills More Americans Than HIV
Middle-aged most often affected, and many are unaware they have been infected, CDC says
January 31, 2012:
Stem Cells May Further Hepatitis C Research
Using liver-like cells, scientists hope to learn how some people resist infection
January 27, 2012:
Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs
January 20, 2012:
Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B
Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found
January 18, 2012:
New Drug Combo for Hepatitis C Shows Promise
Called 'watershed' research, study reports success with oral meds
January 13, 2012:
CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens
Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk
January 06, 2012:
Researchers Identify Liver Cancer Risk Factors
Hepatitis C, obesity contribute to rising rates, new studies find
December 22, 2011:
Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn
December 16, 2011:
Drug Users With HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk
Opioids, illegal drugs can threaten recent lifespan gains
November 04, 2011:
Change in Hepatitis Screening May Save Lives, Money
Researchers favor testing those born from 1945 to 1965
November 01, 2011:
Hepatitis May Lurk at Barbershops, Nail Salons
Better training, tighter controls needed to reduce infection risk, researcher says
September 21, 2011:
CDC Moves to Make Organ Transplantation Safer
Proposed guideline would screen more aggressively for hepatitis B and C
September 14, 2011:
Tailored Hepatitis C Therapy May Cut Treatment Time in Half
Patients taking new three-drug regimen were cured at 24 weeks instead of 48, study says
July 28, 2011:
Hepatitis Rates Soar Among IV Drug Users, Study Finds
In U.S., 73% of injection drug users are infected with hepatitis C, 12% with hepatitis B
June 23, 2011:
New Drug Effectively Treats Hepatitis C
Adding Incivek to standard therapy also cut treatment time in half, researchers say
May 23, 2011:
Researchers Find Cousin of Hepatitis C Virus in Dogs
Might lead to better understanding and treatment of human version of the disease
May 23, 2011:
Incivek Approved for Hepatitis C
Among people who haven't received or responded to standard interferon
May 23, 2011:
FDA Approves Another New Drug to Fight Hepatitis C
Incivek cleared body of the liver-damaging virus faster than older meds in trials
May 16, 2011:
Victrelis Approved for Chronic Hepatitis C
In combination with two other drugs
May 14, 2011:
FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Hepatitis C
Victrelis appears to clear the body of the liver-damaging virus quicker than standard medicines
April 28, 2011:
New Hepatitis C Drugs Close to Gaining FDA Approval
Agency panel gives unanimous support to telaprevir, boceprevir as treatments for liver-damaging disease
April 27, 2011:
Novel Hepatitis C Drug Holds Promise: FDA
Could be boon for patients with the liver-damaging disease
March 30, 2011:
New Drug May Boost Hepatitis C Treatment
When added to current treatment, boceprevir significantly improves response rates, researchers say
February 01, 2011:
Infectious Disease Experts Call for More Focus on Hepatitis C
Rates among drug users have not plummeted like HIV, study finds
January 10, 2011:
Treating Latent TB After 65 Raises Serious Side-Effect Risk
Likelihood of hospitalization increases with age, researchers say
November 08, 2010:
Health Tip: How Did I Contract Hepatitis?
Here's a list of common triggers
November 05, 2010:
Better Hepatitis C Surveillance Helps Public, CDC Finds
Health departments' program seems to provide more accurate, timely reporting
November 01, 2010:
Race Affects Hepatitis C Recurrence After Liver Transplant
Patients who receive organ from a white donor at higher risk, researchers find
October 18, 2010:
Baraclude Sanctioned for Severe Liver Disease
Among people with chronic hepatitis B
August 23, 2010:
Hepatitis E Vaccine Appears Safe, Effective
Ongoing research suggests it's a potent form of protection against infection
August 09, 2010:
Adding Third Drug May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
Study shows promise, but experts say questions remain, including issues of viral resistance
August 03, 2010:
Patients With Hepatitis B May Face Greater Risk of Blood Cancer
Study finds twice the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
July 01, 2010:
Hepatitis A Vaccine Pays Off for Kids: Study
U.S. urges vaccination for children 12-23 months
June 25, 2010:
Rapid Test to Detect Hepatitis C Approved
OraQuick HCV can detect viral antibodies in about 20 minutes
June 13, 2010:
Success of Hepatitis C Drugs May Depend on Gene Variant
Researchers hope to identify patients for whom treatment will be ineffective
May 06, 2010:
Hepatitis Infections Behind U.S. Rise in Liver Cancer
More people need to be vaccinated, diagnosed and treated, CDC report says
May 03, 2010:
Many Kids With Hepatitis C Are Missed
Untreated, the infection can lead to liver damage, liver cancer, researcher says
April 28, 2010:
Chewing Khat Linked to Severe Liver Damage
Herb appears to lead to liver failure in some, British researchers say
April 21, 2010:
In Early Test, New Hepatitis C Drug Shows Promise
Medication offers hope for treatment with fewer side effects, experts say
April 09, 2010:
Hepatitis C Tied to Higher Kidney Cancer Risk
The virus' influence may extend beyond the liver, researchers say
April 07, 2010:
New Drug Shows Promise for Curing Hepatitis C
Antiviral telaprevir works when previous treatments failed, trial results show
April 01, 2010:
Hundreds of Donor Kidneys Tossed Away Each Year
But organs infected with hepatitis C are fine for patients with the disease, study finds
March 10, 2010:
Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis
Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests
March 08, 2010:
1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
Researchers urge hospitals to vaccinate all children
January 20, 2010:
New Treatment Eyed for Hepatitis C
Class of compounds identified that inhibits viral growth in lab tests
January 08, 2010:
Coffee Cuts Liver Scarring in Hepatitis C
Other sources of caffeine don't have same effect, study shows
January 08, 2010:
Key to Hepatitis C May Be Two Cellular Proteins
Finding could lead to treatment with the natural compound Quercetin
December 03, 2009:
New Hepatitis C Treatment Shows Promise
Drug prevented virus from replicating in the livers of primates
November 30, 2009:
Med Students Often Fail to Report Needlestick Injuries
Omission leaves them without treatment for blood-borne diseases, researchers say
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