Chronic Hepatitis C Virus

Studies from University of North Carolina have provided new data on chronic hepatitis C virus

Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, February 20th, 2010

"Combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C is associated with depression, which may lead to worse treatment outcomes. The objectives of this study were to determine the association between patient characteristics and depression before and during treatment and to evaluate the relationship between depression and treatment outcomes," scientists in the United States report.

"Prospective data from the Viral Resistance to Antiviral Therapy of Chronic Hepatitis C (Virahep-C) study were analyzed (191 African Americans, 203 Caucasians). Depression was defined as a score of >23 on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale. Scores were taken before...

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Source: Mental Health Law Weekly (2010-02-20)

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