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Hepatitis C DrugWTVQHepatitis C is a potentially curable form of hepatitis and some recent advances have improved those odds. Learn more about the newest treatment that can rid the body of this chronic infection. Hepatitis C (HCV) is an inflammatory disease that affects ...See all stories on this topic »

Clinic may have exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis: How to stay safeCBS NewsThe Dean Clinic in Madison, Wis., informed state and local officials that 2345 patients may have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV between 2006 and 2011, when a diabetes educator working there used insulin demonstration pens and finger ...See all stories on this topic »

New Hep C drug priced out of reach of most patientsVancouver SunBy Medha, Vancouver Sun August 29, 2011 Despite approval by Health Canada, Boceprevir, a new drug that dramatically improves the effectiveness of standard hepatitis C treatments remains out of reach of most patients. Boceprevir (brand name Victrelis) ...See all stories on this topic »

Idenix Pharmaceuticals' Shares Popped: What You Need to KnowMotley FoolSo what: Idenix specializes in drugs to treat hepatitis C, a disease that is getting some press time these days. Pharma giant Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Nasdaq: TEVA ) has shut down some drug production lines due to a hep-C incident, ...See all stories on this topic »

The Worst Counselor in the World?Courthouse News ServiceJERSEY CITY, NJ (CN) - A woman says the director of outpatient treatment at an addiction clinic abused his position to have sex with her, without telling her he is married, HIV-positive and has hepatitis C. DV sued Cura and Reinaldo Velez in Hudson ...See all stories on this topic »

NIOSH announces community-based anti-needlestick campaignWorkers Comp ForumHIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are among the bloodborne pathogens that can result from needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries in the workplace. While operating room and emergency department personnel are especially at risk, clinical and ...See all stories on this topic »

KILLER VIRUS SPARKS AN EPIDEMIC OF LIVER DISEASEExpress.co.ukBaroness Randerson, co-chair of the all-party group said: “The huge increase in the number of deaths from hepatitis C raises major concerns. We need action now.†The Hepatitis C Trust charity believes 466000 people have the virus – the Depart- ment of ...See all stories on this topic »

Barbers: scissors, razors and a whole lot of diseasesPakistanToday.com.pkThe directorate also conducted Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS tests for barbers. The employees found suffering from hepatitis are advised to get proper treatment. He said inspectors also checked whether barbers sterilised their equipment and ...See all stories on this topic »

ASK THE LAWYER: Regulation of the adult film industryDaily BreezeThis latter risk can result in HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. But, it is not just actors in the adult film industry who are at risk of infection; it includes those who deal with the sets, and who assist in developing scenes. ...See all stories on this topic »

Remembering Jack Layton: full of energy and compassionThe Sudbury StarSix of us infected before 1986 and after 1990 with hepatitis C because of tainted blood went to Ottawa during the Liberal government. Jack was the only politician that took time out to see us. He invited us in the west wing of the ...See all stories on this topic »