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Is SVR12 As Good As SVR24?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

In patients with chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, a sustained viral response to treatment regimens 12 weeks after therapy (SVR12) is a good indicator that the response will be maintained until week 24 (SVR 24), based on an analysis of … Continue reading →

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What Factors Predict Recovery From Chronic HBV Infection?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

A low and rapidly decreasing level of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a good sign for patients with chronic HBV infection, according to the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Tracking progression of chronic HBV infection can be … Continue reading →

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