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Mayo Clinic Video on HCV

August 29th, 2010 by DebbieG

Here is an educational video on HCV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGI4tmEiFic&feature=youtube_gdata

Genetic Marker Helps Determine if Patient Will Respond to HCV Treatment

August 29th, 2010 by DebbieG

A newly available test is supposed to be able to tell you your chances of responding to certain HCV treatments.  Most insurance companies will probably not cover it  yet and we have not researched the cost  at this point. The question is, would you want to take this test? How much would you be willing to pay out of pocket?  How would this information affect your decision on whether to be treated or not?  Would you still go through treatment if it predicted your success rate was only 30%?

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100823006144/en/LabCorp-Enhances-HCV-Testing-Services-Launch-IL-28B

Pharmasset has received FAST TRACK designation for new Hep C drug PSI-7977

August 14th, 2010 by DebbieG

Is this a new category of drugs to treat Hep C? I believe so. This one is called “an oral uridine nucleotide analog polymerase inhibitor of HCV.” Could I have some comment from a doctor or researcher please?

http://enterprisepost.com/biomed/bio/psi-7977-receives-fast-track-designation-from-the-fda-for-the-treatment-of-chronic-hepatitis-c-infection.html

Telaprevir Pulling Ahead of Boceprevir

August 11th, 2010 by DebbieG

Final studies are not yet in, but so far it looks like Telaprevir has a better lead at 72% cure rate in 24 weeks.

http://www.minyanville.com/businessmarkets/articles/biotech-biotech-stocks-telaprevir-pegylated-interferon/8/10/2010/id/29543

More Info on New Type of Hep C Drug Testing on Chimps

August 10th, 2010 by DebbieG

Watch this video on a new type of drug being tested on chimps in Texas. Sounds promising!

http://lloydwright.org/messages/content/hepatitis-c-breakthrough

Bill Introduced to Provide $600 Million in Funding for Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer

August 10th, 2010 by DebbieG

John Kerry introduces a bill to provide $600 million in funding for Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer. It’s not nearly as much as needed, but at least it’s going in the right direction. Contact your representatives and tell them to vote for it.

http://kerry.senate.gov/press/release/?id=77720c93-e5db-46a3-b02f-9bfe1814b4c7

Symptoms of Hep C

August 10th, 2010 by DebbieG

Hep C isn’t that obvious a disease, but here’s some info on symptoms that may be present:

http://hepatitis-hepatitis.blogspot.com/2010/08/hepatitis-c-what-are-symptoms-of.html

For more information on the disease, check out the power point on our website:

http://www.hepcfund.org/hepatitis_c.htm

Tattoos Still a Risk for Hep C

August 10th, 2010 by DebbieG

Think tattoos are safe these days? Think again!

http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/Hepatitis/21577

Show Plays Tribute to Russell Johnson

July 15th, 2010 by DebbieG

More on the memorial show honoring musician Russ Johnson in Gainesville, FL

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100715/COLUMNISTS/7151004?Title=Show-pays-tribute-to-Russell-Johnson#

Consumer Reports Reviews HCV Treatments

July 7th, 2010 by DebbieG

See what Consumer Reports has to say about your HCV treatment options:

http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/hepatitis_c.htm