Topic: Liver Diseases
AFP Global Edition | 2009-12-03 19:10:29
<div><p>An experimental treatment targeting hepatitis C was able to inhibit replication of the virus in the bloodstream of chimpanzees and could treat chronic infections in humans, a new study said Thursday.</p><p>The treatment works by inhibiting a molecule that helps hepatitis C virus replicate, according to scientists at ...
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2009-10-27 01:13:35
<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A few cups of coffee everyday may help slow the progression of liver disease associated with long-term infection with the hepatitis C virus, a new study hints.</p><p>Researchers found that among 766 patients with hepatitis C-related liver damage, those who drank three or more ...
AFP Global Edition | 2009-10-22 00:00:23
<div><p>Researchers in the United States have found another good reason to go to the local espresso bar: several cups of coffee a day could halt the progression of liver disease, a study showed Wednesday.</p><p>Sufferers of chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease who drank three or more ...
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2009-09-09 06:39:44
<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's healthcare cost-effectiveness watchdog has again rejected Bayer's drug Nexavar for treating liver cancer on the state health service, despite a revised charging scheme from the company.</p><p>Wednesday's decision is a setback for Bayer and its partner Onyx Pharmaceuticals, which have already seen ...
