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Target 'Super-Spreaders' to Stop Hepatitis C
February 1, 2013 — Each intravenous drug user contracting hepatitis C is likely to infect around 20 other people with the virus, half of these transmissions occurring in the first two years after the user is first ... > full story -
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Chronic Hepatitis C: Interferon May Be Harmful in Re-Treatment
January 31, 2013 — People with hepatitis C and chronic liver disease who relapsed or failed to respond to initial treatment are unlikely to improve on interferon retreatment. In fact, they may face an increased risk of ... > full story -
Scientists Discover Process That Turns Normal Liver Cells to Cancer Cells
January 28, 2013 — Researchers have identified a useful biomarker to detect early disorders leading to liver cancer and as a potential therapeutic ... > full story -
Binge Drinking Can Dramatically Amplify Damage to the Liver
January 22, 2013 — A new review examines studies addressing the effects of binge drinking on the liver. Binge consumption of alcohol is implicated in the pathophysiology of ALD. Binge drinking alters the levels of ... > full story -
Decline in Available Liver Transplants Expected
January 10, 2013 — A new study has found that the non-use of donor livers climbed through 2010 due to a worsening of donor liver quality, primarily from donation following cardiac ... > full story -
Scientists Discover New Gene That Affects Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus
January 9, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a gene that interferes with the clearance of hepatitis C virus infection. They also identified an inherited variant within this gene, Interferon Lambda 4 (IFNL4), that ... > full story -
Teens Susceptible to Hepatitis B Infection Despite Vaccination as Infants
January 8, 2013 — New research reveals that a significant number of adolescents lose their protection from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, despite having received a complete vaccination series as infants. Results ... > full story -
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Eating Asparagus May Prevent a Hangover, Study Suggests
December 26, 2012 — With New Year's Eve just around the corner, there is always plenty of good food and cheer. If you are drinking alcohol you may want to reach for some asparagus, according to a study that found ... > full story -
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Sustained Virological Response Linked With Improved Survival for HCV Patients
December 26, 2012 — Among patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection and advanced hepatic fibrosis (development of excess fibrous connective tissue), sustained virological response (SVR) to interferon-based ... > full story -
Targeted Gene Silencing Drugs Are More Than 500 Times More Effective With New Delivery Method
December 21, 2012 — Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) are a potent new drug class that can silence a disease-causing gene, but delivering them to a target cell can be challenging. An innovative delivery approach ... > full story
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