Hepatitis C Virus
Studies from University of Naples, Medical Department in the area of hepatitis C virus published
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, September 22nd, 2008
"Depression is an usual finding in patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C. Development of moderate to severe depressive symptoms occurs frequently during pegylated interferon/ribavirin treatment and is generally predicted by baseline depression scores. Furthermore, the obese patients have been found to be twice as likely to suffer from anxiety, impaired social interaction, and depression when compared with the no obese population," scientists in Naples, Italy report.
"In order to evaluate the efficacy of a pharmacological treatment of depression, 68 obese patients with chronic hepatitis C, under or not antiviral therapy, were selected and enrolled into this open,...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Hepatitis Weekly
Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2008-09-22)
More Articles from Hepatitis Weekly
- Hepatitis A Virus
New findings from W.B. Bunn and co-authors in the area of hepatitis A virus published - Hepatitis A Virus
New research on hepatitis A virus from B.A. Connor and co-authors summarized - Hepatitis B Virus
New hepatitis B virus findings from F.C. Tseng and co-authors described - Hepatitis B Virus
New hepatitis B virus study findings have been reported by K. Luo and colleagues - Hepatitis B Virus
New hepatitis B virus study findings reported from Erasmus University - Hepatitis B Virus
Reports from E.G. Bridges and co-researchers add new data to research in hepatitis B virus - More from this issue of Hepatitis Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
