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PEGINTRON
Results from the EPIC3 Program: Platelet Counts Are Strong Predictors of Sustained Viral Response (SVR) in the Retreatment of Previous Interferon/Ribavirin Non-Responders (NR). Poynard, T. et al. Poster S1000, Abstract No. 442673, Sunday, May 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sails Pavilion.
Clearance of HCV at 5 Year Follow-Up for Peginterferon Alfa-2b with or without Ribavirin Is Predicted by Sustained Virologic Response at 24 Weeks Post-Treatment. Lindsay, K. et al. Poster S1001, Abstract No. 443097, Sunday, May 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sails Pavilion.
Sustained Virologic Response and Relapse Rates with Peginterferon Alfa-2b Plus Ribavirin in Clinical Trials Are Comparable to Those in Community-Based Studies. Manns, M. et al. Poster W1004, Abstract No. 441859, Wednesday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sails Pavilion.
Rapid Virologic Response to Peginterferon Alfa and Ribavirin Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Predicts Sustained Virologic Response and Relapse. Poordad, F. et al. Poster W1007, Abstract No. 439219, Wednesday, May 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sails Pavilion.
Boceprevir
Role of Interferon Response During Re-Treatment of Null Responders with Boceprevir Combination Therapy: Results of Phase II Trial. Schiff, E. et al. Oral Presentation 162, Abstract No. 442360, Sunday, May 18, 4:30 p.m., Room 6DE.
Schering-Plough Supported CME Symposium
Defining the Course in the Management of HCV: A Case Based Approach Sunday, May 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, Hall 3-6. A world-renowned faculty will present and discuss recent data and how this information may impact clinical management decisions. Among the educational objectives of this program is to define the role of viral clearance as a predictor of HCV treatment response.
About PEGINTRON
In the United States, PEGINTRON is indicated for use alone or with
ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis
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