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10 new results for hepatitis c

Abbott Receives FDA Approval for Molecular Test for Hepatitis C

PharmaLive.com (press release)

.... 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its RealTime PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for measuring the viral load of hepatitis C (HCV), ...

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Merck's Hepatitis C Drug Wins FDA Approval

TheBody.com

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Merck's new hepatitis C virus drug Victrelis (boceprevir), which shortens the treatment time for some patients. Two-thirds of HCV patients in clinical trials achieved a sustained viral response on ...

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Higher Rebates and Discounts Have Greater Influence on Reimbursement Status ...

EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

According to the recent Formulary Forum report entitled Formulary Advantages in Hepatitis C: Despite the Near Certainty of Emerging Oral Protease Inhibitors, Pharmacy Directors Remain Unsure of the Value and Reimbursement Status of Triple Therapy ...

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Hepatitis C, African Americans, and INCIVEK

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes swelling and infection of the liver, and is particularly active within the African American Community, and at a level called "chronic," representing 22 percent of all known carriers in America. ...

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San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Shock results in liver study tests

Blackpool Gazette

By Emma MORE work is to be carried out to tackle hepatitis C in Blackpool after two thirds of those tested in a study were found to have the disease. The resort was chosen for the British Liver Trust pilot scheme because it has the worst rates ...

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Blackpool Gazette

Merck, Roche team up on hepatitis C drugs

Arizona Daily Star

TRENTON, NJ - After a decade as rivals, drug makers Merck & Co. and Roche are teaming up to market their hepatitis C medicines just as drugs from a new class are about to transform treatment of the tough-to-cure virus. Merck's Victrelis, approved last ...

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Rising Prevalence of Hepatitis C Driving Russian Pharma Market

Industry Today (press release)

Alarming number of Hepatitis C patients in Russia is anticipated to drive the nation's pharmaceutical industry in the coming years, says RNCOS in its latest research study. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday ...

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Review of needs to include whether home help required Concern at plans for ...

Irish Times

VICTIMS OF the hepatitis C blood contamination scandal are concerned at plans by the Health Service Executive to conduct a fresh assessment of their needs, including a review of whether or not they need home help. A range of benefits has been provided ...

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Al-Sayer lunches 'HepCare' free treatment for employees

Kuwait Times

People infected with hepatitis virus can sometimes appear to having no signs at all, but the fact is they are active carrier of the virus," he added. Al-Enezi mentioned that hepatitis B is a curable disease while hepatitis C vaccine are yet to be ...

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Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals package wins compliance award

Healthcare Packaging

Medical literature indicates that adherence to ribavirin therapy is correlated with improved sustained viral response and reduced risk of relapse in the treatment of adults with chronic Hepatitis C. With Ribasphere® RibaPak, patients take only two ...

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10 new results for hepatitis c

Merck's Hepatitis C drug wins approval in EuropeThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comBy Bloomberg News EPAA week after winning approval in the US to sell its new Hepatitis C drug, Merck won approval of Europeon drug regulators. Merck won the backing of a European Union advisory panel for its Victrelis drug a week after the US approved ...See all stories on this topic »

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Many do not know they have Hepatitis COwen Sound Sun TimesThe Grey Bruce Health Unit says Hopkins, who received treatment and is now cured, is among the 80% of people with Hepatitis C who develop chronic infection of the liver. Hopkins' situation is also typical, they say, in that she did not show any ...See all stories on this topic »

Medivir Announces Positive 48-week Interim Data from TMC435 Hepatitis C Phase ...PR Newswire (press release)With several global phase 3 clinical trials ongoing in hepatitis C patients we are expecting the momentum to continue with regards to the development of TMC435." TMC435, a potent, once-daily, oral hepatitis C virus

protease inhibitor is being developed ...See all stories on this topic »

Abbott Receives FDA Approval for Molecular Test for Hepatitis CPR-USA.net (press release)Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its RealTime PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for measuring the viral load of hepatitis C (HCV), the leading cause of liver cancer ...See all stories on this topic »

Merck's Hepatitis C Drug Victrelis Gets Positive Opinion From European RegulatorRTT NewsInc. (MRK: News ) Friday stated that a committee of European Medicines Agency has issued a positive opinion, recommending approval of its investigational hepatitis C drug victrelis in combination with current standard therapy. Victrelis, also known as ...See all stories on this topic »

A New Wave of Hepatitis CTheBody.comSome 3.5 million to 5.3 million Americans have viral hepatitis of some form, including up to 3.9 million with hepatitis C, and two-thirds of those infected are not aware of it, according to HHS. "These infections have fueled a tragic cascade of human ...See all stories on this topic »

Hepatitis C Epidemic Among Young People Comes as SurpriseTheBody.comAmid an overall decline in new hepatitis C virus infections in Massachusetts during 2002-06, an increase in cases was seen among those ages 15-24, health officials recently reported. HCV cases overall fell from 181 per 100000 population to 128 during ...See all stories on this topic »

Finally, Progress Against a Silent Killer; Brand New Treatment for Hepatitis C ...TheBody.comAnd Friday marked the beginning of a new era for the treatment of hepatitis C: The [Food and Drug Administration] gave the green light to adding protease inhibitors to the current treatment regimen. "... The problem is that most people with viral ...See all stories on this topic »

Colorado: Hepatitis C Awareness and Testing Campaign LaunchedTheBody.comHep C Connection is a new awareness and testing campaign aimed at alerting Coloradoans about hepatitis C virus, which is especially prevalent among baby boomers. Those born between 1946 and 1964 account for nearly 70 percent of HCV cases, ...See all stories on this topic »

New Mexico Telehealth Program Shows Promise for Chronic Illness CareiHealthBeatA New Mexico-based program that uses telehealth technology and case-based learning helped increase the number of consultations provided for hepatitis C and other chronic diseases, according to a new Health Affairs study, CMIO reports (CMIO, 5/20). ...See all stories on this topic »