Fwd: Importance of Adherence to HCV Regimens

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> Subject: Importance of Adherence to HCV Regimens

> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:34:41 -0400

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> Clinical Care Options Hepatitis

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> AUGUST 2010

> Expert Viewpoint

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> Importance of Adherence to HCV Regimens

> http://lists.clinicaloptions.com/t/22425/204395/13367/0/

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> Palmer, MD, discusses the association between maximal adherence to

hepatitis C virus therapeutic regimens and improved response rates, along with

strategies to maximize adherence rates. Topics covered include:

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> - Relationship among adherence and sustained virologic response rates

> - Dosing strategies to enhance ribavirin adherence

> - Methods of assessing adherence

> - Managing factors associated with nonadherence, including psychiatric and

hematologic adverse events

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> Dr. Palmer concludes that although great excitement exists surrounding the

future of HCV treatment, the increased complexity of treatment regimens, coupled

with an associated rise in incidence of adverse events and the risk for

developing drug resistance, will require even greater attention to adherence

issues.

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> To review this Expert Viewpoint, go to

http://lists.clinicaloptions.com/t/22425/204395/13368/0/

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> CCO Hepatitis is located online at:

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