EASL 2012: Interferon Lambda as Effective as Alfa for Hepatitis C but with Much Better Safety Profile
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- Category: HCV Treatment
- Published on Friday, 20 April 2012 00:00
- Written by Michael Carter
A new form of pegylated interferon, interferon lambda, is associated with significantly fewer side effects than the standard form of the drug, interferon alfa, in a study conducted in patients with easier to treat hepatitis C genotypes 2 and 3, researchers reported at the 47th International Liver Congress (EASL 2012) in Barcelona.
EASL International Liver Congress Starts This Week in Barcelona
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- Category: HBV Treatment
- Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 00:00
- Written by Liz Highleyman
The 47th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL 2012) takes place this week, April 18-22, in Barcelona. HIVandHepatitis.com will be on site to provide breaking news and analysis.
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