Hepatitis

Hepatitis C virus works by binding to iron
http://www.epinions.com/well-review-3D54-40E6C89-39A31D3B-prod4 First, I would like to refer you to: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/fact.htm On this site, we find the causes of hepatitis. That is that it is a viral infection that affects the liver. Hepatitis C is the type which is contracted thr... 26 May 2007 12:12

Pegylated interferon and ribavirin
Now who to .. believe .. the researchers who find .. "The treatment of hepatitis C with the combination of pegylated interferon and ribavirin is still both problematic and costly, has suboptimal efficacy, serious side effects and a high level of intolerance, and is contraindicated in many patients. " or those .. wh... 7 Jun 2007 00:31

Misleading article on Hep C cure?
Has anyone seen this article posted on Yahoo today? http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20070522/hl_hsn/studysuggestscureforhepatitisc If I'm understanding it correctly, the 99% pecent seven-year no-detectable virus statistic they mention only applies to "...patients with hepatitis C who were treated successfully", mea... 23 May 2007 13:47

SVR
Hi Everyone, Last year I posted a couple questions here and recieved wonderful responses from some of you. You guys helped me realize the importance of researching the disease and that I should have taken a more active role in my treatment. Thanks for that! I know I read something about the likelyhood of SVR and ... 23 May 2007 10:07

A new website about Hepatitis B
Hi, We have launched a new website sharing latest information on hepatitis B, its treatments and provide a session for visitors to ask experts questions. For medical professionals / advanced visitors, we provide links to the latest treatment guidelines. Hope this is useful for you. This is the link: http://ww... 14 May 2007 12:25

Olive/Oil Lemon Gallbladder Flush
On 4 apr, 04:52, "Tim Campbell" <timc...(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: If you have the chance to see Gunther von Hagens' "Body Worlds"http://www.bodyworlds.com/index.htmlplease do so. The most extraordinary aspect of it for me was seeing a real gallbladder that was sliced open showing real gallstones inside. They ... 6 May 2007 08:22

Gamma GT, AST and running "fast"
I used to eat and drink... not slightly... Now I improved my lifestyle a bit and I do run 3/4 times a week more than 10-12 km... Still I sometimes have - high gamma GT levels: 66 - AST at its limits: 37 Could it be that the long run I did the evening before these tests has worsened my gamma GT level an... 30 Apr 2007 10:47

I found a good online resources about TCM
Hi All, I've just joined this group. A friend told me about a very good TCM site: www.global-smile.com <http://www.global-smile.com> Great resources! All the best, Angela Percy. ... 29 Apr 2007 23:49

Anyone taking Tenofovir (off label) to treat Hep B?
>From my research that it worked well against Epivir resistant virus and it has not develop new resistant stains. Also, viral load had dip to undetectable for 2 people/story (see below link). Please share your experience, did you fail epivir, length of time on tenofovir, enzyme level and viral load. I am thinking a... 28 Apr 2007 20:38

Liver iron and tocopherol
Biol Res Nurs. 2007 Apr;8(4):300-4.The dose-dependent effects of chronic iron overload on the production of oxygen free radicals and vitamin e concentrations in the liver of a murine model.McCullough KD, Bartfay WJ. Nursing Faculty, Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Genetic disorders of iron meta... 27 Apr 2007 06:52