FDA Approves Rapid Test for Antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus

Jun 25th of 2010

Diseases Hepatitis Immunology FEATURED

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of the first rapid blood test for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for individuals 15 years and older.

Rethinking Drinking Offers Tools to Assess and Change Risky Drinking Habits

Mar 18th of 2009

Research Hepatitis

A new Web site and booklet from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) could help many people reduce their risk for alcohol problems. Called Rethinking Drinking, the new materials present evidence-based information about risky drinking patterns, the alcohol content of drinks, and the signs of an alcohol problem, along with information about medications and other resources to help people who choose to cut back or quit drinking. NIAAA is part of the National Institutes o...

Hepatitis C Treatment Reduces the Virus but Liver Damage Continues

Dec 4th of 2008

General Hepatitis Endocrine

Treating patients who have chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease with long-term pegylated interferon significantly decreased their liver enzymes, viral levels and liver inflammation, but the treatment did not slow or prevent the progression of serious liver disease, a study finds.