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Conference to discuss new treatments for hepatitis C
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 31, 2011
Recently, advancements have been made in treatment and screening options for hepatitis C, a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Researchers make recommendations for screening HIV patients for HCV
Sabine Kortals Oct. 27, 2011
Many patients infected with HIV may not know that they may also have another sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Hepatitis C is more likely to cause liver cancer than other disorders
Michelle Sobel Sep. 27, 2011
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) come with a variety of dangerous symptoms ranging from outbreaks of sores, to organ complications, to death.
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Compound in sharks may help fight STD
Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 21, 2011
Researchers are constantly searching for more effective treatments for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and sometimes find them in unexpected places.
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Florida resident bikes to promote awareness of hepatitis C
Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 28, 2011
Mark Nowatka, a resident of Lakeland, Florida, will be undertaking a bicycle journey to Gainesville in the hope of promoting hepatitis C awareness.
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WHO reports nearly one-third of global population infected with hepatitis
Sabine Kortals Jul. 28, 2011
July 26 marked the release of startling data regarding the prevalence of hepatitis in the population of the world at large.
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HIV-infected MSM may be at risk for contracting hepatitis C
Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 25, 2011
When physicians think about people who are at risk for contracting hepatitis C they often envision intravenous drug users or individuals who would likely be ...
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Middletown and Hamilton County health officials warn of STD 'epidemic'
Sabine Kortals Jun. 28, 2011
Some Ohio counties like Middletown have experienced a notable uptick in the number of residents who are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to ...
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Accelerated schedule for hepatitis B vaccine may be beneficial for at-risk pregnant women
Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 28, 2011
Avoiding behaviors that can put a woman at risk for contracting transmissible diseases is especially important for those who are mothers-to-be.
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Gregg Allman raises awareness for hepatitis C
Sabine Kortals Jun. 23, 2011
Many people are familiar with Gregg Allman as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and part of the Allman Brothers Band.
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Simple liver tests may predict health status of hepatitis C patients
Michelle Sobel Jun. 15, 2011
Liver health is major concern for many people who have hepatitis C.
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Hepatitis C patients at risk for non-liver-related death
Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 10, 2011
When people think of health complications caused by hepatitis C, liver problems are often the first thing that comes to mind.
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Mice will provide new model for hepatitis C research
Christopher Lynch, MD Jun. 09, 2011
While hepatitis C has been studied in humans and primates, researchers have not been able to create a humanized mouse model of the virus that ...
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Study shows many women with hepatitis B do not receive proper healthcare
Christopher Lynch, MD May. 11, 2011
A recent study conducted by researchers at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center indicated that many minority women living in New York have chronic hepatitis B infections ...
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Prevalence of hepatitis C increasing in Massachusetts due to intravenous drug use
Lisa Oldson, MD May. 09, 2011
Although blood screening technology has helped reduce the number of new hepatitis C infections over the past several decades, health officials in Massachusetts say that ...
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Safe-sex practices may be lacking among Chicago residents
Michelle Sobel May. 05, 2011
In response to a recent report that revealed spikes in the prevalence of several sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Chicago health officials discussed the possibility that ...
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Researchers recommend more widespread hepatitis B testing
Michelle Sobel May. 04, 2011
Current U.S. guidelines call for universal hepatitis B testing in areas of the country that have a prevalence of the disease that exceeds 2 percent ...
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Non-adherence to hepatitis B drugs may cause signs of treatment resistance
Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 28, 2011
The resurgence of the hepatitis B virus in patients who use drug regimens to control the disease are often not related to medication resistance, according ...
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New hepatitis C drugs may be approved by the FDA despite potential side effects
Sabine Kortals Apr. 26, 2011
Although studies have shown that adding boceprevir to standard hepatitis C drug regimens improves an individual's chances of recovery, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
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Safe injection facilities may reduce transmission of HIV, overdose deaths among drug users
Michelle Sobel Apr. 19, 2011
The availability of safe injection facilities to intravenous drug users may help reduce the number of overdose-related deaths and slow the spread of communicable diseases ...
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Antidepressants may improve patients' adherence to hepatitis C medications
Christopher Lynch, MD Apr. 14, 2011
Due to medical advancements, many individuals who suffer from hepatitis C have been able to reduce their symptoms and increase their chances of recovering from ...
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Death of hepatitis B discoverer highlights disease prevalence
Michelle Sobel Apr. 10, 2011
Baruch S. Blumberg, the first scientist to identify the hepatitis B virus and develop a treatment for the disease, died recently from a heat attack, ...
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A new hepatitis C treatment may maximize recovery potential
Michelle Sobel Mar. 31, 2011
Researchers say that a new three-drug combination will provide more effective treatment for patients who suffer from hepatitis C than the standard two-drug regimen, according ...
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Antiviral treatment is unavailable to many hepatitis C patients
Michelle Sobel Feb. 28, 2011
New research published in the journal Hepatology has revealed that U.S. patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are twice as likely to lack health ...
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Findings point to genetic basis for human sensitivity to certain STDs
Michelle Sobel Dec. 28, 2010
Researchers at the University of Chicago said that genetic differences between humans and primates may be to blame for human susceptibility to HIV and hepatitis ...
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Baby boomers run sexual health risks, survey finds
Christopher Lynch, MD Nov. 16, 2010
According to a poll conducted by the Canadian Liver Foundation, 16 percent of baby boomers - those aged 46 to 64 - have unprotected sex.
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Clinics educate mature women on importance of STD testing
Michelle Sobel Nov. 11, 2010
Sexual health centers in Vancouver are making a concerted effort to educate women about STD testing, the Times Colonist reports.
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Hepatitis B epidemic breaks out at North Carolina assisted living facility
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 29, 2010
North Carolina's Division of Public Health recently investigated a hepatitis B outbreak at an assisted living facility in which five patients tested positive for the ...
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FDA approves second part of hepatitis C treatment study
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 26, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Roche Molecular Diagnostics, a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, to continue its research on treatments for hepatitis ...
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Teenage boy pushes back against fraudulent STD medication ad
Michelle Sobel Oct. 25, 2010
A teenage boy from Wales has launched a internet-based initiative on Twitter to educate people about an alleged "miracle drug". Rhys Morgan, a 15-year-old who ...
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Hepatitis C treatment developers combine studies
Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 22, 2010
Officials from Romark Laboratories, a biopharmaceutical company, and Intercell AG, a biotechnology corporation, recently announced that they will combine their current research to develop therapy ...
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Hepatitis B health experts finalize national pediatric patient treatment recommendations
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 21, 2010
In an effort to finalize a national hepatitis B treatment plan for pediatric patients, a panel of health experts has compiled a series of therapeutic ...
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FDA approves hepatitis B treatment for patients with decompensated liver disease
Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 20, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Baraclude, a treatment that may prove beneficial for patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Developed ...
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Nonprofit organization launches HIV, hepatitis C health program for gay men
Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 19, 2010
In an effort to improve healthcare opportunities for gay men who are infected with HIV and hepatitis C, the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has launched ...
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HIV spread continues, other STDs infections slow down in Australia
Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 19, 2010
The number of Australians contracting HIV is the highest in the last 20 years, but health officials have found that the spread of other sexually ...
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Anti-hepatitis C medication may prevent further spreading of infection
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 18, 2010
Advancements in hepatitis C research may lead to a drug that can combat the virus, according to research conducted at Cardiff University in the UK. ...
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Hepatitis C progression associated with fat enzymes found in liver cells
Sabine Kortals Oct. 13, 2010
A newly discovered enzyme linked to fat storage in the liver may be needed for hepatitis C (HCV) to spread, according to findings published in ...
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Grey's Anatomy star hosts second annual hepatitis, liver cancer fundraiser
Lisa Oldson, MD Oct. 12, 2010
Sara Ramirez, an actress who portrays orthopedic surgeon Callie Torres on Grey's Anatomy, was among several stars who took to the stage in New York ...
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New York among six locations awarded funding for STD research
Christopher Lynch, MD Oct. 12, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that $6.2 million in funding will be awarded to six major health departments across the ...
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Pamela Anderson opts for vegan diet to combat hepatitis C symptoms
Sabine Kortals Oct. 04, 2010
A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supporter and Baywatch blond bombshell, Pamela Anderson has launched an effort to raise awareness of the ...
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Hepatitis B prevention campaign stops by Rutgers University
Michelle Sobel Sep. 30, 2010
In an effort to support the B HERE campaign, several Asian-American musicians whose claim to fame started with a YouTube video, recently performed at Rutgers ...
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Report: More hepatitis B and C patients are unaware of their status
Sabine Kortals Sep. 27, 2010
The Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases are renewing their efforts to stress the importance of ...
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Hepatitis C outbreak leads to growing concern in Minnesota
Lisa Oldson, MD Sep. 23, 2010
A total of 12 individuals residing in Hastings, Minnesota were recently connected to a hepatitis C outbreak, which may have been caused by the sharing ...
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Pennsylvania center receives grant to expand STD screenings
Sabine Kortals Sep. 22, 2010
The spread of many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is rising nationwide. In fact, an estimated 19 million new STD infections are diagnosed in the U.S. ...
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National campaign supports hepatitis B prevention among Asian populations
Christopher Lynch, MD Sep. 15, 2010
A new health campaign has been launched nationwide to raise awareness of the high-risk of hepatitis B among people of Asian American or Pacific Islander ...
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Abbott Laboratories receives approval for new hepatitis B screening method
Michelle Sobel Sep. 02, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of a new hepatitis B diagnostic test, which will be manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. ...
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Safer syringes may reduce STD infection among healthcare personnel
Michelle Sobel Aug. 12, 2010
A newly designed syringe may reduce the number of medical employees contracting blood-born diseases from accidental needlesticks. Healthcare officials report that approximately 1 million related ...
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Study: Hepatitis B linked to increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 11, 2010
New research has found that those infected with hepatitis B (HBV) are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to ...
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Antiviral drug introduced in hepatitis C treatment may improve outcomes
Sabine Kortals Aug. 10, 2010
Incorporating an antiviral medication into hepatitis C treatments may improve the cure rate in patients, according to a study published in The Lancet.
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John Kerry proposes new legislation to reduce mortality rate, spread of hepatitis C
Christopher Lynch, MD Aug. 09, 2010
In an effort to improve treatments and slow the spread of hepatitis C across the country, U.S. Senator John Kerry recently presented the Viral Hepatitis ...
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Medical advancement may lead to slowing the spread of herpes
Sabine Kortals Aug. 05, 2010
In an effort to slow the spread of HIV in New York, Governor David Paterson has approved two bills that will improve the availability of ...
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Medical experts worry about scarcity of new STD research
Sabine Kortals Aug. 04, 2010
As a result of previous advancements in prevention and treatment methods for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), healthcare officials have voiced their concern over the scarcity ...
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Advocacy group criticizes hepatitis C screening suggestions
Michelle Sobel Aug. 02, 2010
A recently published article by the New York Times has caused controversy among healthcare officials, and was criticized by the National Virus Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) ...
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Asian and Pacific Islander population at increased risk of hepatitis B
Sabine Kortals Jul. 30, 2010
A number of recent hepatitis B studies has led health officials in Washington to encourage at-risk populations to get tested for the virus. The trials ...
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Hepatitis C patients more likely to develop diabetes
Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 28, 2010
A new study has found that people with hepatitis C may be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to findings published ...
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Fascination with vampire themes may lead to STD outbreak in teens
Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 27, 2010
As a result of the popularity of the vampire-themed Twilight books and movies, some fans are taking their infatuation with this trend to an extreme ...
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Anesthesia contamination leads to hepatitis B and C outbreak
Lisa Oldson, MD Jul. 26, 2010
A new report has found that contamination of anesthesia equipment led to a recent outbreak of hepatitis B and C cases, according to findings published ...
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Nonprofit officials include HIV and hepatitis treatment in prevention initiative
Sabine Kortals Jul. 15, 2010
As part of the recent plans implemented in Washington, DC to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS, representatives of the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) have ...
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Virus in bats may be linked to hepatitis C
Christopher Lynch, MD Jul. 13, 2010
Healthcare experts report that following the discovery of a microorganism in bats, researchers may be closer to understanding the origins of hepatitis C.
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California school, national association to combat STDs
Sabine Kortals Jul. 09, 2010
Officials from the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research have announced a partnership with the University California Berkeley School of Public Health in order to slow ...
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Missouri-based hospital reportedly exposes more than 1,800 patients to HIV, hepatitis
Sabine Kortals Jun. 30, 2010
A total of 1,812 patients may be at risk of developing hepatitis or AIDS after receiving dental treatments at the John Cochran Veterans Administration Medical ...
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Rapid results test for hepatitis C receives FDA approval
Michelle Sobel Jun. 28, 2010
A new blood test has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to detect hepatitis C virus (HCV) in individuals aged 15 ...
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Hepatitis B vaccinations still vital despite growing public awareness
Michelle Sobel Jun. 24, 2010
Hepatitis B, an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), is a condition that affects an estimated 1.2 million Americans, according ...
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Activists hope hearing, ad campaign will spur hepatitis testing and prevention
Lisa Oldson, MD Jun. 21, 2010
Last week, a hearing on chronic viral hepatitis was held on Capitol Hill, and in conjunction with the event a non-profit advocacy group launched a ...
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