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Breaking barriers in hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment for populations at risk

Medical Xpress

A study with people who inject drugs evaluated a minimally invasive test based on dried blood spots (DBS) for the monitoring of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The use of DBS samples for HCV RNA detection and genotyping was shown to effectively assess cure after treatment and to differentiate between reinfection and treatment failure.

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Why Proviral DNA Drug Resistance Testing is Useful in Guiding Treatment Decisions for HIV-1 Patients

XTalks

Sustained viral suppression is achieved through antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, which often consists of a cocktail of two or more ARV drugs that work to inhibit viral replication. HIV drug resistance has ben a problem since ARV drugs were first introduced in the late 1980s.

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The Role of Oncology Biomarkers in Personalizing Hematology Treatment Plans

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Historically, these indications have challenged the one-size-fits-all treatment approach due to patient variability, such as genetic differences in drug metabolism and underlying health conditions. The analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in a liquid biopsy can also permit genotyping and help monitor the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

XTalks

Agent drug-coated balloon. The balloons outer surface is coated with the drug paclitaxel, a safe and effective measure to prevent the arteries from narrowing again. According to Geneoscopy , ColoSense is the first non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test to provide a dynamic view of disease activity by using RNA biomarkers.

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New HCV Test Enables Diagnosis and Treatment in a Single Visit

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization to Cepheid for its groundbreaking Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System, marking a significant advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV).

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Evolution in Hepatitis B and C Virus: Can we expect success similar to Hepatitis C in Hepatitis B as well?

Delveinsight

alcohol, certain drugs) and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis. Interferons are naturally occurring proteins in the body; recombinant IFNa is the protein-based drug that works to mobilize the body’s natural immune system to fight disease. Both drugs resulted in inhibition of HCV replication.

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Molecular Diagnostic Tests: The Unsung Hero of Precise Clinical Decision Making

Roots Analysis

Molecular diagnostic tests refer to tests intended to detect specific sequences in human genomic samples, such as DNA or RNA, in order to diagnose a particular disease. Such test can be used for gene expression profiling, genotyping and detecting chromosomal abnormalities. What are Molecular Diagnostic Tests? Gaurav holds a B.