Hepatitis C Treatment Highlighted By Lawrence Patient
Lawrence doctors discuss hepatitis C as a silent epidemic with delayed onset, noting 80 percent treatment response when detected early. The disease affects about 4 million Americans, lacks a vaccine, and screening focuses on high risk groups such as IV drug users.
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Pegasus trial offers weekly interferon for hepatitis C patient
A Kennedy family story centers on Dennis Kennedy, diagnosed with hepatitis C. Researchers test PEGylated interferon named Pegasus, promising weekly injections and potential better outcomes but with tough side effects. Kennedys weigh hope against emotional costs while facing therapy, insurance, and long-term transplant concerns.
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Zoe Ann Kennedy
Dennis Kennedy
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Alumni groups weigh retirement center project in KU area
The KU Alumni Association is studying a continuing care retirement community with apartments, assisted living, and full nursing care operated by an outside firm. Nebraska and Texas alumni groups are pursuing similar centers, with Kansas probing feasibility and forming a nonprofit subsidiary to manage risks and liabilities.
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Andrea Crawford
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Cooperative Retirement Services of America Inc
Kersi Pajnigar
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Texas Exes
Nebraska Center
Jim Boon
Nebraska Complex
Texas Center
Lawrence
Donna Bell
Brandon Woods
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