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Low CD4s in People With Hepatitis and HIV Associated with Liver Cancer
People coinfected with HIV and either hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) who have low CD4 counts may be at a greater risk for liver cancer, according to a study published in the October 18 issue of AIDS. Various studies have confirmed

Hepatitis C Patients' Self-Reported Adherence to Treatment With Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin
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Low CD4s in People With Hepatitis and HIV Associated with Liver Cancer
People coinfected with HIV and either hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) who have low CD4 counts may be at a greater risk for liver cancer, according to a study published in the October 18 issue of AIDS. Various studies have confirmed

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Hindering Fatty Acid Metabolism May Stop the Hepatitis C Virus
Research conducted with a type of herpes virus showed that viral replication was inhibited by existing anti-obesity and anti-metabolism drugs. Hepatitis C uses the same fatty acids to build their viral envelope as the studied herpes virus. Thus, scientists are...

Medical Device Boasts Encouraging Data for Hepatitis C Treatment
A medical device designed to clear viruses and immunosuppressive proteins from the blood reduced Hepatitis C viral load for several people on dialysis. Further case studies will determine if the Aethlon Hemopurifier® can induce a rapid virological response against Hepatitis...

Hepatitis C Study Increases Interest in SCV-07
Trial results show SciClone's SCV-07 effectively reduces Hepatitis C viral load in previous non-responders with genotype 1. Based on these encouraging results, a follow-up study to evaluate SCV-07's potential to replace or improve the current Hepatitis C standard treatment will...

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Pittsburgh, PA


Physician: Mordechai Rabinovitz, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterologist
Address: Center for Liver Diseases
Falk Medical Building, Third Floor
3601 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburg, PA 15213.3442
Phone: 412.647.1170
Dr. Information Website: NA
Patient Comment: I have to travel 3 ½ hours to get here, but it is so very much worth it. The doctor and the hospital he practices at are top notch. This doctor took the time to listen to me and spend time getting all the history and facts that are necessary in order to treat me in the best possible way.
Patient Comment: Highly Recommended.
If you live anywhere in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, this is the place to go. The doctors there are the best.
Patient Comment: Dr. Rabinovitz is recognized as one of the top Gastroenterologist in the nation, and I want to highly recommend him, and the entire staff at the UPMC Center for Liver Diseases. The staff is dedicated and truly concerned with your health and well being, and will stop at nothing to ensure your continued health whenever possible.

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