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Viral Outbreaks in Dogs Yield Clues on Origins of Hepatitis CNew York TimesBy CARL ZIMMER Hepatitis C is, in some ways, a high-profile disease. Worldwide, an estimated 200 million people are infected with the virus. Some of them will suffer cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. Celebrities like Tyler of Aerosmith and ...See all stories on this topic »

New Hepatitis C Drug Gives Thousands Of Oklahomans HopeNews On 6Ann Deer was diagnosed with Hepatitis C 15 years ago, but she says it never gets easier. Two new drugs, Victrelis and Incivek, are expected to increase the Hepatitis C cure rate from less than 50 percent to near 90 percent. TULSA, Oklahoma -- It's a ...See all stories on this topic »

Hope For Hepatitis C PatientsKTALA new class of drugs could revolutionize the lives of Hepatitis C patients, nearly doubling the chance of a cure and, for many cutting treatment time in half. Just approved by the FDA, the drugs short circuit the ability of the Hepatitis C virus to ...See all stories on this topic »

Substandard Hygiene Practices At Some VA HospitalsMedical News Today1812 patients had their blood tested, of which four tested positive for hepatitis C or B. Improper cleaning of equipment related to colonoscopies in Miami placed over 2600 veterans at risk of blood-borne infections. Tests found three HIV positive ...See all stories on this topic »

Firefighter's duty takes its toll, 33 years laterBoston GlobeWhen they arrived at Berkshire Medical Center, a hospital worker told Mr. Lange that his patient had hepatitis C. Mr. Lange contracted the disease as a result of his professional actions. Even with regular medical treatment and monitoring, ...See all stories on this topic »

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