Thursday, January 21, 2016

The History of Hepatitis C and New Drugs To Help Treat It

Little was known about hepatitis C when it was first discovered in 1989, but since then strides have been made in the drugs that treat it--some with an over 90% cure rate. But these drugs can be pricey. This hour, we will discuss hepatitis C's history, effects and the future of treating the disease.
Guests:
  • Dr. William Carey, Senior Hepatologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic
  • Dr. Anthony Michaels, Medical Director of Liver Transplantation and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center

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