Hepatitis Council of QLD

Hepatitis Council of Queensland Inc.
C-Network Hepatitis News Alert! 11 March 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 21 November 2008
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 April 2009 )



Click the Play button above to watch a video about new liver Fibroscan technology. You can also click here to read the latest C-network news alert, which includes:
* Hepatitis B - what is a viral load? What is a genotype?
* 8 Promising Hepatitis C Drugs
* HepCall service and Community Activity Grants
* Upcoming HCQ events and services



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The C-Network HEPATITIS NEWS ALERT
Provided by the Hepatitis Council of Qld. 11 March 2009. Currently 394 Subscribers worldwide.
http://www.hepqld.asn.au
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New Liver Fibroscan technology (YouTube video)
http://snipurl.com/dkc8q

Novel Economical Blood Test For Hepatitis C
http://snipurl.com/dkc9q

Hepatitis Journal Review February 28, 2009
http://snipurl.com/dkcaf

Free needles for drug users 'good use of NHS money' [UK]
http://snipurl.com/dkcb2

World Hepatitis Day Creative Competition
http://snipurl.com/c15u3


HEPATITIS B
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Experts warn Federal Government must act on hepatitis B
http://snipurl.com/dkcbk

What is HBV viral load? New HBVAdvocate Easy B Factsheet
http://snipurl.com/dkcbv

What is a HBV Genotype? New HBVAdvocate Easy B Factsheet
http://snipurl.com/dkcc9

Doctors held over hepatitis B outbreak in India
http://snipurl.com/dkcdb


TREATMENT
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Prisoners go untreated as hepatitis C sweeps jails
http://snipurl.com/dkce6

8 Promising Hepatitis C Drugs
http://snipurl.com/dkcek

Abbott And Enanta Initiate Phase 1 Clinical Trial On ABT-450 HCV Protease Inhibitor
http://snipurl.com/dkcev


QUEENSLAND
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Hep Call: talking about treatment
HCQ is trialling Hep Call, a free and confidential phone-based support service in Qld where you can talk to a range of volunteers across Queensland who have been through treatment for hep C. Interested in finding out more? Phone the Info-Line and ask to speak to someone about Hep Call. 07 3236 0612 (Brisbane callers) 1800 648 491 (Regional/rural)
http://snipurl.com/akl4v

Community Activity Grants of up to $1,000 Available for World Hepatitis Day (19 May) / National Hepatitis Awareness Week (18 - 24 May). Applications close Thursday 9 April 2009.
http://snipurl.com/av1ju

Volunteers Wanted for Hep C Trial at Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital
http://snipurl.com/akl51

Volunteers Wanted for "Liver Lot Better" Diet and Exercise Therapy Study at Princess Alexandra Hospital
http://snipurl.com/dkcfl

HIV & HCV Education Projects at UQ - Newsletter - Includes courses Available
http://snipurl.com/akl5b

Position Available: Clinical Liaison Co-ordinator
QAHC (Queensland Association for Healthy Communities). Applications close 4pm Tuesday 14th April.
http://snipurl.com/dkcg0


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