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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C

This cutaneous condition: known as Hepatitis C, can be Discussed here.

Persons finding themselves or loved ones under medical treatment because of Hepatitis C may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.

C Hepatitis

Hepatitis C: Treated At A Price


New drugs that could potentially eliminate the disease are a boost for the industry but controversy is raging over the high cost of the treatments
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Hepatitis C Health & Special Psychology

There's a Cure for Hepatitis and the Pill Only Costs $4, But if You Live in America it Costs $1,000:

The total cost to cure your Hepatitis C in India's free market $336. Compare that to the United State's market controlled price of $84,000, and the situation becomes infuriating. Ref. Source 8e

C Hepatitis

Cure developed by VA scientist sells for $1k a pill, out of reach to vets :

A Hepatitis C treatment developed by one of Veterans Affairs' own research scientists is too expensive for the agency to actually use in treating veterans. US lawmakers probing the recent spike in prescription drug prices are furious. Ref. Source 1y.

C Hepatitis

New study challenges the concept of treatment failure in hepatitis C

New data demonstrate that choosing a different combination of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment for hepatitis C can eradicate the virus at four weeks in patients who had already failed on previous medication regimens. Ref. Source 6b.

Hepatitis C

Scientists find a way to cure hepatitis C with 6 weeks of treatment

A pilot study found that all patients with acute HCV who were treated with a direct-acting antiviral treatment over a 'short-duration' of six weeks had undetectable HCV after a 12 week follow-up. The investigator-initiated study demonstrated that the combination of sofosbuvir and ledipasvir for only six weeks is sufficient to treat patients with acute HCV. Ref. Source 5m.

Hepatitis C

Large global range of prices for hepatitis C medicines raises concerns about affordability

The prices and affordability of recently developed and highly effective direct-acting antivirals for treating hepatitis C vary greatly among countries worldwide, according to a new study. Ref. Source 5z.

Hepatitis C Psychology Special & Health

Major treatment expansion could essentially eliminate hepatitis C in R.I. By 2030

As the state takes a deep look at its hepatitis C epidemic, researchers have crunched the numbers to project what could be done to lift Rhode Island's burden of death and disease. Ref. Source 5q.