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The Caring Ambassadors Program mission is to facilitate the wellness of those affected by long-term diseases through state-of-the-art information and awareness building.

Hepatitis C In The News

Caring Ambassadors Program Webinar Series SAVE THE DATE: July 10, 2009 The Caring Ambassadors Program in partnership with the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable and Hepatitis C Advocates United is pleased to announce our new Webinar series. Each month we will be hosting an interactive educational webinar on viral hepatitis. We hope you will actively participate as we collectively augment our knowledge base from experts in the field.

Weekly Hepatitis C News

Week Ending June 28, 2009

OraSure says FDA Seeks More Study on Hepatitis C Test
(Reuters) – “OraSure Technologies Inc. said U.S. health regulators asked it to conduct an additional study of its hepatitis C virus (HCV) test on concerns of potential bias in data interpretation, delaying the test's marketing approval.”

Should You Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
“Millions of Americans have the hepatitis C virus (HCV), and many of them don't know it. This infection can cause liver damage over time, but it usually doesn't cause symptoms right away. Many people are diagnosed only through routine blood work or when they try to donate blood.”

Conatus Pharmaceuticals Initiates a Second Phase 2 Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Hepatitis
“Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today the initiation of a second Phase 2 clinical trial with a novel drug candidate for the treatment of liver disease associated with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection. The trial will enroll patients for whom treatment with approved standard of care treatments is not currently advised. Results from an earlier clinical trial in HCV patients who failed standard of care treatment are expected to be reported later this year.”

Over 600 Volunteer for Hepatitis C Test
DUBAI – “Over 600 people have volunteered for blood tests to assess if they have Hepatitis C as part of a UAE-wide campaign launched last month. The C WATCHER campaign will ascertain the risk factors through tests. Only test results of those who volunteer will be revealed.”

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Hep C Discussion Point™

The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program is pleased to announce the launch of Hep C Discussion Point™ a question-and-answer survey to help you manage your health while living with hepatitis C.

Hep C Discussion Point™ is a series of questions about your experience living with and managing hepatitis C. You simply answer the questions, and a customized list of information (discussion points) is produced to help you and your health care providers work together to maximize your health.

Hep C Discussion Point™ was designed by the Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program along with a team of medical advisors. Hep C Discussion Point™ is an easy way to learn more about how best to work with your doctors to improve or maintain your health while living with hepatitis C.

After you’ve tried Hep C Discussion Point™, please provide your suggestions and comments by answering a few short questions.

The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program thanks the National Hepatitis C Advocacy Council for funding support aiding in the development of Hep C Discussion Point™.

Click here to enter Hep C Discussion Point™.

Early diagnosis is essential to control spread of HCV.