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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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Hepatitis B Treatment May Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk
While several theories are attempting to explain the connection, scientists are unsure why those with Hepatitis B appear to have a 2 1/2 fold increase in risk for developing pancreatic cancer. Once the link is understood, Hepatitis B treatment may...

Hepatitis Support Groups

Phoenix, AZ
Group Name: Team Hepatitis
Address: 1144 East McDowell Rd
Meets At Suite #200 Body Positive
City: Phoenix, AZ 85006
Meets On: 1st Sunday
Meeting Time: Call or Email
Contact Person: Email
Phone: 602.307.5330 ext. 2248
Sponsored By Pharmaceutical Co? No
Group Name: Samaritan Valley Support Group
for Liver Disease
Samaritan Transplant Services
Address: 1410 N. 3rd Street
Suite/Room: Conference Room
City: Phoenix, AZ
Meets On: 1st Wednesday
Meeting Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Contact Person: Charlie Thomas
Phone: 602.492.9619
602.251.2700
Group Name: Liver Disease Support Group
Address: 650 E. Indian School Road
Suite/Room: Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
GI Dept. 4D
Meets On: 4th Tuesday
1:00 PM
City: Phoenix, AZ 85012
Contact: Kristine DiTullio, RN, BS, MA
Libby Evanich
Phone: 602.277.5551 ext. 6129
Group Name: University Medical Center
Liver Support Group
Address: 926 E. McDowell Rd.
Suite/Room: Suite 134
Meets On: Fridays
Contact Person: Jane Wenk, MSW
Phone: 520.694.4331
Group Name: American Liver Foundation
Arizona Chapter
(9 Chapters in Phoenix area)
Address: 4545 E. Shea Blvd.
Phoenix AZ 85028
Suite/Room: Suite 255
Contact Person: Paula Cullison

Phone:

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602.953.1800

602.953.1806

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