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Success for Anti-HIV Gene Therapy in Mice
Researchers significantly reduced HIV levels in mice with a genetic therapy that induces immune cells to better fight the virus. Publishing their results in Molecular Therapy, researchers engineered a molecule known as a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and inserted a gene for that molecule into blood-forming
Researchers significantly reduced HIV levels in mice with a genetic therapy that induces immune cells to better fight the virus. Publishing their results in Molecular Therapy, researchers engineered a molecule known as a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and inserted a gene for that molecule into blood-forming
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Gilead Seeks FDA OK for 3rd Combo Pill With New Tenofovir
Gilead Sciences has applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of yet another combination HIV tablet including an updated version of tenofovir. Intended for adults and children 12 years or older, the single-tablet regimen combines Gilead’s Emtriva (emtricitabine) and the investigational
Gilead Sciences has applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of yet another combination HIV tablet including an updated version of tenofovir. Intended for adults and children 12 years or older, the single-tablet regimen combines Gilead’s Emtriva (emtricitabine) and the investigational
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Interactive Maps to See the Latest HIV Data
AIDSVu launched new interactive maps of HIV prevalence data for the 34 U.S. cities most affected by the epidemic, including state and county data and year-by-year diagnosis information for 2008 to 2013. A project of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, along with Gilead Sciences, the
AIDSVu launched new interactive maps of HIV prevalence data for the 34 U.S. cities most affected by the epidemic, including state and county data and year-by-year diagnosis information for 2008 to 2013. A project of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, along with Gilead Sciences, the
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
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California could spend nearly $5 billion on HCV drugs over next year
In a new report, California is projected to spend $4.77 billion on new treatments for hepatitis C virus infection over the next 12 months to aid people with the infection, according to a press release from the California Association of Health Plans. “With a host of potentially six-figure priced drugs
In a new report, California is projected to spend $4.77 billion on new treatments for hepatitis C virus infection over the next 12 months to aid people with the infection, according to a press release from the California Association of Health Plans. “With a host of potentially six-figure priced drugs
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Public health surveillance system may underestimate cases of acute hepatitis C infection
A new study suggests that massive underreporting may occur within the system set up by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to estimate the incidence of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In a paper receiving advance online publication in Annals of Internal Medicine, a team
A new study suggests that massive underreporting may occur within the system set up by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to estimate the incidence of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In a paper receiving advance online publication in Annals of Internal Medicine, a team
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Mom May Lose Custody of Kids Because Her Partner Has HIV
Donna Branom shares joint custody of her two children, ages 8 and 16, with their father, her ex-husband. Today, she’s engaged to Henry Calderon Jr., who is HIV positive and has an undetectable viral load. When Branom’s ex-husband discovered this fact, he went to court to keep the children away from their
Donna Branom shares joint custody of her two children, ages 8 and 16, with their father, her ex-husband. Today, she’s engaged to Henry Calderon Jr., who is HIV positive and has an undetectable viral load. When Branom’s ex-husband discovered this fact, he went to court to keep the children away from their
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
How Many Times Have You Told Your Story?
You’ve told your hepatitis story a million times. Now, tell it to those who can do something to help cure it. Act now by taking the HepPRN survey. http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org/RESEARCH/Patient_Registry.html You have you told your story in support groups, to doctors, to family and others. It
You’ve told your hepatitis story a million times. Now, tell it to those who can do something to help cure it. Act now by taking the HepPRN survey. http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org/RESEARCH/Patient_Registry.html You have you told your story in support groups, to doctors, to family and others. It
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Your role in hepatitis C treatment
While it’s encouraging that a new class of prescription medications can cure hepatitis C, the high prices of the drugs are creating a quandary for healthcare stakeholders. The first new drug, sofosbuvir, earned FDA approval in late 2013 and carried a price tag of $84,000 for a course of treatment. “
While it’s encouraging that a new class of prescription medications can cure hepatitis C, the high prices of the drugs are creating a quandary for healthcare stakeholders. The first new drug, sofosbuvir, earned FDA approval in late 2013 and carried a price tag of $84,000 for a course of treatment. “
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
State restrictions for hepatitis C drug may go too far
(Reuters Health) - State-run insurance programs for the poor may be putting up illegal barriers that prevent people with hepatitis C from getting a new treatment, a new study suggests. "We had this idea that there were restrictions in place, but we didn't anticipate the breadth of these restrictions
(Reuters Health) - State-run insurance programs for the poor may be putting up illegal barriers that prevent people with hepatitis C from getting a new treatment, a new study suggests. "We had this idea that there were restrictions in place, but we didn't anticipate the breadth of these restrictions
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
State restrictions for hepatitis C drug may go too far
(Reuters Health) - State-run insurance programs for the poor may be putting up illegal barriers that prevent people with hepatitis C from getting a new treatment, a new study suggests. "We had this idea that there were restrictions in place, but we didn't anticipate the breadth of these restrictions
(Reuters Health) - State-run insurance programs for the poor may be putting up illegal barriers that prevent people with hepatitis C from getting a new treatment, a new study suggests. "We had this idea that there were restrictions in place, but we didn't anticipate the breadth of these restrictions
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
ABBVIE ANNOUNCES NEW PHASE 3B RESULTS IN GENOTYPE 1B CHRONIC HEPATITIS C PATIENTS WITH COMPENSATED LIVER CIRRHOSIS
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced TURQUOISE-III study results demonstrating 100 percent (n=60/60) sustained virologic response at 12 weeks post-treatment (SVR12) in genotype 1b (GT1b) chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected adult patients with compensated liver
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced TURQUOISE-III study results demonstrating 100 percent (n=60/60) sustained virologic response at 12 weeks post-treatment (SVR12) in genotype 1b (GT1b) chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected adult patients with compensated liver
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
anti smooth muscle antibody
Anyone know what this is? I received the blood test reports from the rheumatologist but have not yet seen him. The lab sent the results to me as well as to him. He did a tremendous amount of blood work and all was negative except this 'anti smooth muscle antibody' which was positive. I see him in
Anyone know what this is? I received the blood test reports from the rheumatologist but have not yet seen him. The lab sent the results to me as well as to him. He did a tremendous amount of blood work and all was negative except this 'anti smooth muscle antibody' which was positive. I see him in
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Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
9 years ago
Finding Better Cures – With Your Help
You now have the ability to be directly involved in finding better cures for hepatitis. By taking just an hour of your time to participate in the HepPRN patient registry, your information will make a difference. http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org/RESEARCH/Patient_Registry.html The Hepatitis Registry
You now have the ability to be directly involved in finding better cures for hepatitis. By taking just an hour of your time to participate in the HepPRN patient registry, your information will make a difference. http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org/RESEARCH/Patient_Registry.html The Hepatitis Registry
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare Subsidies
In a major victory for the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, the Supreme Court ruled that federal tax subsidies could be made available to people who live in states that chose not to create their own health care exchanges, The New York Times reports. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority
In a major victory for the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, the Supreme Court ruled that federal tax subsidies could be made available to people who live in states that chose not to create their own health care exchanges, The New York Times reports. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
What Gorgeous TV Actress Suffered From Self-Esteem Issues?
Like many young black girls, actress Naturi Naughton took years to become empowered enough to look in the mirror and fully appreciate what she saw reflected there. “There’s constant rejection in this business,” says Naturi Naughton, the petite star who plays Tasha St. Patrick on the hit STARZ cable
Like many young black girls, actress Naturi Naughton took years to become empowered enough to look in the mirror and fully appreciate what she saw reflected there. “There’s constant rejection in this business,” says Naturi Naughton, the petite star who plays Tasha St. Patrick on the hit STARZ cable
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Early HIV Vaccine Studies in Animal Models Show Promise
Scientists have made progress in prompting powerful antibodies against HIV in animal-based research, raising hope for the future of human vaccine development. Three studies have been published simultaneously—two in the journal Science and one in the journal Cell—on research of so-called broadly neutralizing
Scientists have made progress in prompting powerful antibodies against HIV in animal-based research, raising hope for the future of human vaccine development. Three studies have been published simultaneously—two in the journal Science and one in the journal Cell—on research of so-called broadly neutralizing
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
AHF's 'Trust Him?' Billboards Aim to Address Infidelity and HIV
A billboard public awareness campaign by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) hopes to encourage HIV testing, as well as honesty and transparency in sexual relationships, by depicting couples in bed and raising the question “Trust Him?” or “Trust Her?” According to an AHF press release, the campaign launched
A billboard public awareness campaign by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) hopes to encourage HIV testing, as well as honesty and transparency in sexual relationships, by depicting couples in bed and raising the question “Trust Him?” or “Trust Her?” According to an AHF press release, the campaign launched
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Catch 22 - Treating the Hepatitis B before any other treatment for HCC can even be considered
Hi All, Within the space of three months my poor hubby has found out that he has cirrhosis of the liver due to hepatitis B and not only cirrhosis but also four HCC tumours ( the largest is 4 cm) ( all because of abundant ascites) ( i had previously put it down to simply being 'portly' and just 'wind
Hi All, Within the space of three months my poor hubby has found out that he has cirrhosis of the liver due to hepatitis B and not only cirrhosis but also four HCC tumours ( the largest is 4 cm) ( all because of abundant ascites) ( i had previously put it down to simply being 'portly' and just 'wind
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British Liver Trust
9 years ago
U.S. Eyes Cuba's Lung Cancer Vaccine and Hepatitis Research
For several years, Cuba has had a promising vaccine against lung cancer, and the United States wants it. However, that’s not the only biotech invention that the Caribbean nation has up its sleeve—for several years, U.S. health experts have also been eyeing the island’s hepatitis research, Wired reports
For several years, Cuba has had a promising vaccine against lung cancer, and the United States wants it. However, that’s not the only biotech invention that the Caribbean nation has up its sleeve—for several years, U.S. health experts have also been eyeing the island’s hepatitis research, Wired reports
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
Researchers discover HCV prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa
Hepatitis C virus infection was seroprevalent in various populations across sub-Saharan Africa, especially among adults with HIV, according to newly published data in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. “Viral hepatitis is a huge problem in Africa, but currently there's no fund to provide what could be curative
Hepatitis C virus infection was seroprevalent in various populations across sub-Saharan Africa, especially among adults with HIV, according to newly published data in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. “Viral hepatitis is a huge problem in Africa, but currently there's no fund to provide what could be curative
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HFI Connect - Hepatitis
9 years ago
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