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Jun 22, 2009 10:28 PDT
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HCV Advocate Email Alert
The following items have been posted to _www.hcvadvocate.org_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/) and _www.hbvadvocate.org_ (http://www.hbvadvocate.org/) .
***Honey Needs Your Thoughts
Honey has been ALERT's hotline counselor since we opened our office in
January 1998. From frightened newly diagnosed people to post-transplant
celebrations, her special "chicken soup" counseling style and helpful referrals
have inspired and empowered thousands of people with chronic hep-C. You may
not know that Honey has been battling cancer for the last few years. It
seems like her journey will be ending soon. Please send Honey an email message
with your support. It would mean so much if you would share how she helped
you or your loved ones. It's your turn to inspire her in her time of need.
Time is short. I will be reading these to her as they arrive. Please use
this Email Link (_honey-@alerthealth.org_
(mailto:honey-@alerthealth.org) ). Andi Thomas.
*** New: Website Locator
Locate heatlh deparments and non-profit HCV, HBV or HIV/HCV coinfection
Web sites that provide information and support to HCV, HBV, and HIV and
hepatitis coinfected individuals.
Click _Here_ (http://linux.hcvadvocate.org/cgi-bin/sw_lookup1.cgi) .
*** New Training Module: Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C: Skin
Disorders
Click _Here_ (http://www.hcvadvocate.org/Modules/Mod5/player.html)
***Understanding Your HCV Labs
Be sure to check out this fantastic overview of HCV diagnostic tools from
_Education for Healthy Choices_ (http://www.eforhc.org/cgi-bin/splash.asp)
, a non-profit hepatitis advocacy organization located in Sacramento, CA
_Click Here_ (http://www.hcvadvocate.org/presentations/UYLabs.htm) (
Note: Presentation Best Viewed in Internet Explorer)
*** Hepatitis C Testing Facilities by State
Click _Here_ (http://www.hepcchallenge.org/map/usa_county/index.php)
The Caring Ambassadors HCV Testing Sites map lists facilities offering
free or low cost hepatitis C screening services for those with limited
resources due to lack of health insurance, lack of coverage for such testing,
and/or limited financial resources. If you are interested in having your
testing site listed on the map, please email _Lor-@HepCChallenge.org_
(mailto:Lor-@HepCChallenge.org) with the clinic information and any specific
information on testing availability.
*** Updated Schedule of HCSP Hepatitis C Training Workshops for 2009
_Click Here_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/hepC/commforum.html#2009)
Take a look to find out if our very popular training workshops are coming
to where you live
*** _HCV ADVOCATE WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW:_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html)
A Review of HCV, HBV and HIV/HCV Coinfection Related News and Highlights
Week Ending: June 13, 2009
Alan Franciscus
Editor-in-Chief
To download pdf version click _here_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/NewsUpdates_pdf/News_Review_2009/NewsRev-313.pdf)
This Issue:
* _Infection Control in Ambulatory Surgery Centers_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Infection_Control_in)
* _IVY Clinic to offer free HIV, Hepatitis C tests_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_IVY_Clinic_to)
* _Needle and syringe programs belong in Canadian prisons: report_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Needle_and_syr
inge)
* _Progenics Provides Update on Hepatitis C Program_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Progenics_Provides_Update)
* _Metabasis Therapeutics Inc receives USD2m payment from Roche_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Metabasis_Therap
eutics_Inc)
* _Study Finds Noninvasive Blood Test for Liver Fibrosis May
Alleviate Need for Liver Biopsies for Some Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Study_Finds_Nonin
vasive)
* _Dental assistant fails to prove work caused her to contract
hepatitis C_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Dental_assistant_fails)
* _HCV Protease Inhibitor Telaprevir Improves Response, Halves
Treatment Time For Hepatitis C Patients_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_HCV_Protease_Inhibitor)
* _Film aims to expose dangers in U.S. food industry_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Film_aims_to)
* _Senate Democrats unveil healthcare bill_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Senate_Democrats_unveil)
* _MMIRF: CDC Selects Multiplo HIV/Hepatitis C (HCV) Rapid Test for
Program_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_MMIRF:_CDC_Selects)
* _Pharmasset Initiates Phase 1b Multiple Ascending Dose Clinical
Trial of PSI-7851 in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Pharmasset_Initiates_Phase)
* _Hepatitis B hasn't gone away - and may come back_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Hepatitis_B_hasn't)
* _Coffee May Reduce Risk of Liver Cancer_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Coffee_May_Reduce)
* _Cocaine users 'risk getting Hep C'_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Cocaine_users_'risk)
* _Liver Transplant in HBV/HIV Coinfected Patients Successful_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Liver_Transplant_i
n)
* _FTC: 12-14 yrs too long to protect biotech drugs_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_FTC:_12-14_yrs)
* _Change of venue sought in hepatitis trials_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Change_of_venue)
* _Hepatitis C increases risk of cardiovascular disease_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Hepatitis_C_increases)
* _Higher Donor Risk Index Linked to Liver Graft Failure_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Higher_Donor_Risk)
* _Consensus Interferon May Help Hepatitis C Patients Failing
Initial Therapy_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Consensus_Interferon_May)
* _What Is the Relationship between Hepatocellular Carcinoma and
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_What_Is_The)
* _Low-Fat Diet Helps Genetically Predisposed Animals Avoid Liver
Cancer_ (http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsR
ev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Low-Fat_Diet_Helps)
* _Are Angiotensins Involved in the Hemodynamic Changes of Cirrhosis
Patients?_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Are_Angiotensins_Involved)
* _Thomas Weisel analyst rates Idenix 'Overweight'_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Thomas_Weisel_analyst)
* _Norm swaps barstool for saddle at Chicago motorcycle charity
ride_
(http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2009/NewsRev-313.html#_Norm_swaps_barstool)
Thanks!
Alan Franciscus
Executive Director, Hepatitis C Support Project
Editor-in-Chief, HCV Advocate
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Shorter & More Effective: Triple Drug Treatment for Hepatitis C
_http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/shorter_more_ef.html?e
ml=hepcen82_
(http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/shorter_more_ef.html?eml=hepcen82)
Curing Hepatitis C vs. Healing From Hepatitis C
_http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/curing_hepatiti.html?e
ml=hepcen82_
(http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/curing_hepatiti.html?eml=hepcen82)
Drug Reverses Liver Scarring From HCV
_http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/drug_reverses_l.html?e
ml=hepcen82_
(http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/drug_reverses_l.html?eml=hepcen82)
Hepatitis Contagion in a Public Bathroom
_http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/hepatitis_conta.html?e
ml=hepcen82_
(http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/hepatitis_conta.html?eml=hepcen82)
New Business Partnership Focuses on HCV Drug Delivery Method
_http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/new_business_pa.html?e
ml=hepcen82_
(http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2009/06/new_business_pa.html?eml=hepcen82)
Hepatitis C patients tend to develop liver cancer: Taiwan researcher
_http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=979580&lang=eng_news_
(http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=979580&lang=eng_news)
A guide to understanding hepatitis C
_http://www.smartbrief.com/news/dhsb/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=2F1A807B-A382-
402B-BDFF-484B815E4FB0©id=1EC9AD3A-BE19-478A-91C6-FC7E4E9454C0_
(http://www.smartbrief.com/news/dhsb/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=2F1A807B-A382-402B-BDF
F-484B815E4FB0©id=1EC9AD3A-BE19-478A-91C6-FC7E4E9454C0)
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