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Health - October 23, 2009
Finding could be good news for those with hepatitis C, researchers say
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Acetaminophen May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines
Health - October 15, 2009
Giving analgesic to prevent fever at shot time could be counterproductive, researchers say
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer
Health - September 16, 2009
Immunization program for newborns has lasting effects beyond childhood, researchers say
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U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC
Health - August 27, 2009
Compliance still high and stable, but more coverage needed among poor, report finds
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Genetic Discovery May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
Health - August 17, 2009
Finding will help predict patient response to therapy, researchers say
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Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
Health - July 22, 2009
Landmark assessment also finds treating early helps prevent liver failure
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New Treatment Combo Better Against Hepatitis C
Health - April 29, 2009
Adding antiviral telaprevir increases cure rate, studies show
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Progress Reported Against Gene Involved in Hepatitis C
Health - March 18, 2009
Finding could lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers say
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Liver Cirrhosis May Also Harm Brain, Heart
Health - February 17, 2009
Inflammation may be the common link, study shows
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Hispanics Respond Poorly to Standard Hepatitis C Therapy
Health - January 14, 2009
They and blacks still share outcome disparities in treatment of liver disease, study says
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More Than 60,000 Patients Risked Hepatitis Infections
Health - January 6, 2009
Poor infection-control practices to blame, U.S. study finds
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Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some
Health - December 3, 2008
Those who don't respond at first not helped by maintenance treatment, study shows
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Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage
Health - December 1, 2008
Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says
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Standard Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective for Prisoners
Health - October 23, 2008
Study finds therapy reduces new infections, cuts outlays
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Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
Health - September 30, 2008
Targeting increases in fatty acid metabolism inhibits replication, researchers find
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Link Between Vaccine and MS Unproven
Health - September 30, 2008
Majority of children vaccinated against hepatitis B not at risk for the condition, study says
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FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
Health - September 5, 2008
But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them
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Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
Health - July 22, 2008
Even recipients with hepatitis C had good five-year survival rates, study finds
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New Model Allows Testing of Hepatitis C Treatments
Health - July 16, 2008
Culture lets scientists infect cells with virus from the blood of infected patients
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Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases
Health - June 5, 2008
Chances doubled, especially for older males, Dutch study finds
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New Hope for Liver Diseases
Health - May 23, 2008
Scientists generate liver cells from embryonic stem cells, find clues to predict response to therapy
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Health Buzz: Hepatitis C and Other Health News
Health - May 19, 2008
Shingles vaccinations, and video games as exercise tools
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Health Buzz: Hep C, the Flu and Other Health News
Health - May 12, 2008
Marijuana and depression, new treatment for gestational diabetes
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