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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
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
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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