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DAA's for HEP C becoming available to more people.
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/07/02/kaiser-help-with-high-cost-of-hep-c-drugs/86636294/
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Gileads NEW drug approved EPCLUSA
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GREAT NEWS. Gileads new HCV drug EPCLUSA ( 400 mg SOF, 100 Mg VEL) was approved for Genotypes 1-6. I added a link, Chris. -- Edited by Tig56 on Thursday 30th of June 2016 09:47:09 AM
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Reversal, Maintenance or Progression: After SVR
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I posted this article in a seperate thread and feel it very informative. We often have questions about the potential for improved liver health after SVR and this helps address it. Reversal, Maintenance or Progression: After SVR
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Once a day pill nearly approved
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https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/gileads-gild-hcv-drug-epclusa-140402864.html
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Selenium and hepatitis B, C.
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Selenium is included in the protocol for many Complementary Alternative Medicine CAM protocols for Hepatitis C. Selenium is a nonmetal chemical element with the atomic number 34, represented by the chemical symbol Se. Selinium is a primitive mineral antioxidant. Although it is toxic in large do...
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I love how often I have been seeing HepC articles trending on FB
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At least once a week now, I get on facebook and see some trending news about Hep C. Today's article trending - Judge orders Washington Medicaid to provide lifesaving hepatitis C drugs for allhttp://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/judge-orders-apple-health-to-cover-hepati...
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2016 HCV Breaking Conference Reports
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Several good articles and links to current and breakthrough therapies. Hep C Conference Reports 2016
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A small victory for Spain
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/revolutionary-hepatitis-c-drugs-leave-public-health-systems-153332439.html
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Riding to Stop Hep C
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An interesting journey and commitment by a Hep C patient that made a promise to himself if he ever achieved the cure. His plan? To ride on horseback, the Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to Canada. This is going to be good! Follow the upcoming journey... The Long Ride
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2015 AASLD Key Study Reports
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Hey All This thread will be dedicated to the 2015 AASLD / (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases) This convention / Conference is held once a year with the latest info on Hep-C and related information. Post any info that seems relevant or that which might interest you or our membership...
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May 2016 HCV Advocate Newsletter
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[url=http://hcvadvocate.org/news/NewsUpdates_pdf/...
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Hepatitis C virus and neurological damage / Brain Fog / Neuropathy
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Hey Everyone Here is very in depth article / study about extrahepatic complications, affecting various organs in the human body. Numerous HCV patients suffer neurological manifestations, ranging from cognitive impairment to peripheral neuropathy. Overexpression of the host immune respons...
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HCV News and Updates
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Hi Everyone, Our member Suziq, mentioned taking a look at this website and I thought a post directing you to it would be a good idea. You'll find loads of current information and recommendations there and I think you should spend a moment looking at their many offerings of info. This website has been ar...
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New info releases
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I wanted to tell the admin that the new pieces of information you are posting is absolutely great, and interesting as well as informative. Much of it I will be sharing with my local Hepatitis C Support group here in my hometown. Also, I go in for my 56th day of treatment blood draw. I am excited to hear t...
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Health insurers in N.Y.S. agree to change policies on covering hepC
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Buffalo News, April 27th The seven insurers have reached an agreement with Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to allow improved access to meds needed to fight hepC. Prior to the agreement, a number of the insurers restricted access to the medications by requiring members to develop advanced...
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Egyptian Sovaldi generics
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On stock already, contradictory availability. Links removed...sorry but these are not appropriate to post here. Jill (Forum Administrator) -- Edited by Cinnamon Girl on Sunday 22nd of February 2015 08:34:18 PM
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Viekira Pak Updates
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Viekira Pak produces high SVR for patients with HCV despite use of acid-inducing agents or Proton Pump Inhibitors. http://ipsite.org/3gzb
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HCV 2016 Research and Updates
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I thought this was a good article and recommend it for those in search of current treatment data. There is mention of two protease inhibitors, Telaprevir and Boceprevir (NS3), they should be disregarded. They are no longer being prescribed, thank goodness... I was one of the last to ride that train,...
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Jury Finds for Merck in Hepatitis Drug Fight With Gilead
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Click here: http://ipsite.org/3gbb
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FDA Expands Approval for HCV RNA test
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The FDA has approved the HCV RNA test as a first test option to confirm active infection. Previously all patients had to be tested for HCV antibodies and then progress to the RNA if a positive antibody test was returned. This is a positive advance in diagnostics. http://ipsite.org/3g9p
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Hepatitis C: California panel of experts say Solvadi is 'low value' treatment
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As a part-time California resident, I've been following the ongoing debate there over the cost of the new treatments. The final report from the California Technology Assessment Forum isn't due until next month. I expect that report will establish guidelines that California insurers will use in a...
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March and Mid-March 2016 editions of HCV Advocate newsletter
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edition...http://hcvadvocate.org/news/NewsUpdates_pdf...
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VA expands hepatitis C treatment to all patients with the virus
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http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.com/2016/03/va-expands-hepatitis-c-treatment-to-all.html
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European Commission approves extended use of Daklinza (daclatasvir) in 3 new patient categories, in Gen 1, 3 and 4
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European Commission Approves Daklinza (daclatasvir) for the Treatment of Genotype 1, 3 and 4 Chronic Hepatitis C Patients with HIV Coinfection, Advanced Cirrhosis and Post-liver Transplant Recurrence of HCVBristol-Myers Squibb has announced that the European Commission has approved Dakl...
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Harvoni and Depression
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http://www.healthline.com/health/hepatitis-c/harvoni-depression#Overview1
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Top HCV Stories - 2015
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Here's a collection of references pertaining to advances in care in 2015. Lots of good info from Healio. http://ipsite.org/3bf4
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Statin use may reduce risk for cirrhosis in patients with HCV
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http://www.healio.com/hepatology/hepatitis-c/news/online/%7B5c0f28b9-dd4f-4b31-8ceb-f92e3e944f89%7D/statin-use-may-reduce-risk-for-cirrhosis-in-patients-with-hcv-- Edited by Linuxter on M...
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State Medicaid Restrictions for Hepatitis C Cures Are Creating One of America's Worst Health Disparities
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Nice to see awareness becoming more mainstream. Ok State Medicaid(s), The Ball's in your court ... you're holdin' up the show.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ryan-clary/state-medicaid-restrictions-for-hepatitis-c-cures-are-creating-one-of-americas-worst-health-disparities...
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HCV Communication - Medicaid
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I know some are having difficulty in getting approval for the new DAA HCV drugs via Medicaid. I think most of the problem lies at the State level not at the Fed level. Here's a "Communication" from Medicaid (the Feds) and I think there is little doubt that they intend for Medicaid patients to...
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!Letter From: CMS (Medicaid Fed) To: Each State re. New DAA HCV meds!
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Not sure it will help anyone on Medicaid trying to get meds but there's some pretty strong language from CMS re. the restrictions states are putting on their Medicaid clients (i.e. Letter from the Feds to states saying you may be in violation of 1927 Social Security Act (Section ?) by placing these res...
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