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Studies conducted at University of Massachusetts, Medical Department on hepatitis C virus recently published
- (NewsRx.com) -- 'Hepatic gene transfer is envisioned as a substitute for protein replacement therapies, many of which are derived from blood products (see also ). Thus, the target populations may have a high prevalence of blood-borne pathogens, such as

Data on hepatitis C virus published by researchers at Federal University
- (NewsRx.com) -- According to recent research from Campo Grande, Brazil, 'A survey was conducted among the hemodialysis units of the city of Campo Grande, located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in the Mid-west region of Brazil, with the aim of

Reports on hepatitis B virus therapy findings from Konkuk University, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights
- (NewsRx.com) -- Research findings, 'Rapid re-emergence of YMDD mutation of hepatitis B virus with hepatic decompensation after lamivudine retreatment,' are discussed in a new report (see also Hepatitis B Virus Therapy). According to recent research

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Physicians Who Treat Hepatitis

Oahu, Hawaii

Physician:

Naoky Tsai, MD

Type of physician:

Hepatologist

Address:

St. Francis Medical Center
Liver Center of St Francis
Room 306
2228 Liliha St
Honolulu HI 96817

Phone:

800.336.7065 or
808.547.6541

Patient Comment:

He is wonderful.
I trust him with my life and
I would encourage anyone to go to him.



Physician:

Dr. Tarquin Collis

Type of physician: 

Infectious Disease

Address:

Chief of the Department of
Infectious Diseases
Kaiser Permanente Health Services
Honolulu HI

Phone:

808.432.0000

Patient Comment:

Dr. Collis is an important resource for those needing infectious disease care and who are covered by Kaiser Permanente Health Services.



Physician:

Dr. Alan Tice

Type of physician: 

Infectious Disease

Address:

Queen's Hospital 550 So. Beritania St. Suite 400
Honolulu HI 96813

Phone:

Ph:  808.373.3488
Fax: 808.585.0206

Email:

alantice@idlinks.com

Patient Comment:

I have known Dr. Tice for several years and know him to work hard with those who might otherwise be considered "difficult to treat" and he has helped many improve their health and awareness of Hep B & C issues...

Dr. Alan D. Tice's Access Care Today (ACT) in located in five sites in Honolulu and he is interested in starting telemedicine to rural and neighbor islands in the future.

The philosophy is to try to bring the infectious disease treatment treatment to the poeple. His infectious disease team currently speicalizes in the treatment of HBV, HCV, HIV and staph infection.

They also provide free to the homeless and low cost to others screening for hepatitis B or C through the Hepatitis Support Network of Hawaii. Low cost hepatitis B vaccine is also now available by appt.

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