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Computer modeling reveals how surprisingly potent hepatitis C drug works

A study by researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and a multinational team reveals how daclatasvir, a direct-acting antiviral agent in development for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV), targets one of its ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 18, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

UN warns risk of hepatitis E in S. Sudan grows

(AP)—The United Nations says an outbreak of hepatitis E has killed 111 refugees in camps in South Sudan since July, and has become endemic in the region.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Statin use linked to reduced risk of hepatocellular cancer

(HealthDay)—Statin use is associated with a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), most strongly in Asian populations, according to a meta-analysis published in the February issue of Gastroenterology.

Cancer created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Slow headway for food safety

(Medical Xpress)—Despite the availability of new and preventive methods against foodborne diseases, their uptake throughout the entire chain of food production appears to be slow.

Health created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chinese clinic suspected of infecting 95 patients

(AP)—Chinese state media say 95 people have been hospitalized after a private clinic gave them injections suspected to be contaminated with hepatitis C.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In a fight to the finish, research aims knockout punch at hepatitis B

In research published in the Jan. 24 edition of PLOS Pathogens, Saint Louis University investigators together with collaborators from the University of Missouri and the University of Pittsburgh report a breakthrough in the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Half of world countries unprepared to deal with cancer, WHO says

Less than half of all countries in the world have functioning plans to prevent cancer and provide treatment and care to cancer patients, the World Health Organisation lamented Friday.

Cancer created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Chronic hepatitis C: Interferon may be harmful in re-treatment

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 dying sooner, and are ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Predicting survival among those aging with HIV infection

(Medical Xpress)—A new collaborative study led by Yale, the VA Healthcare System, and the North American Cohort Collaboration supports the accuracy of an index used for predicting mortality as patients ...

HIV & AIDS created Jan 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

2nd NY hospital warns of potential pen infection

(AP)—A second western New York hospital is notifying patients that they may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C through the improper sharing of insulin pens.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Binge drinking can dramatically amplify damage to the liver

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is characterized by a fatty liver, hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Binge drinking is on the rise worldwide, and is particularly common in the U.S. A review of studies addressing the effects ...

Addiction created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Vaccines might become another way to fight cancer

(HealthDay)—Most people think of the flu when the word "vaccine" comes up in conversation, but several vaccines also exist to help prevent cancers.

Cancer created Jan 19, 2013 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Hepatitis B virus promotes oncogenesis through microRNA modulation

Viruses prompt oncogenic transformation by genetically altering infected cells. Several recent studies have demonstrated that viruses alter the expression of microRNAs, non-coding RNA molecules that can block the expression ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Choline supplementation during pregnancy presents a new approach to schizophrenia prevention

Choline, an essential nutrient similar to the B vitamin and found in foods such as liver, muscle meats, fish, nuts and eggs, when given as a dietary supplement in the last two trimesters of pregnancy and in early infancy, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Feds warned against risk seen in Buffalo VA

(AP)—Authorities are asking why a Buffalo veterans hospital may have reused insulin pens on many patients, causing an HIV scare, despite federal advice to the contrary.

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