New York Times Examines Hepatitis C Treatments
The New York Times today features an article outlining the various drug treatments that are available for hepatitis C. The newest hepatitis C treatment consists of a combination of ribavirin and pegylated interferon, a regimen that can eradicate the virus in more than 60% of patients. Other hepatitis C treatments currently in development include a protease inhibitor, a polymerase inhibitor and a ribozyme, which may cut the virus "like ... scissors" (Bain, New York Times, 5/14). The full article is available online.
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