1. Both groups with CFA had significantly more epithelial-cell staining than group C patients. 2. But researchers say that not all hepatitis C patients need Rebetron, which can have severe side effects including flulike symptoms, anemia, depression and suicidal behavior. 3. Doctors who work with hepatitis C patients are dismayed by such inequities. 4. He said he spends much of his time working in support activities for other hepatitis C patients. 5. Hepatitis C patients make up the largest percentage of people requiring liver transplants. 6. In addition, the panel recommended increased testing for hepatitis C patients and those suspected of having the virus. 7. In the absence of any treatment with proven long-term effectiveness, transplantation is the only option for most hepatitis C patients with advanced liver disease. 8. Mayo is conducting several research protocols on hundreds of hepatitis C patients. 9. The group provides it to hepatitis C patients at cost, which comes to less than half what ribavirin would cost in the bundled product. 10. The panel also recommended increased testing for hepatitis C patients and those suspected of having the virus, which often has no symptoms at its outset. |