R&T News: Telaprevir; Baby Boomers; Antiviral Treatment; Bavituximab

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This Research & Treatment News update gives you highlights from the latest articles posted to Hepatitis-Central.com for patients and their families, caregivers and health professionals. With new information being published regularly, we want you to have the latest news on treatments, clinical trials, social issues and important breakthroughs.

Telaprevir Receives Quick FDA Review

Likely due to its ability to dramatically improve the Hepatitis C cure rate, Vertex’s telaprevir will get a priority review by the FDA. Read more.

Two Supplements May Strengthen Hep C Antiviral Treatment

Although many have heard of the supplements SAMe and betaine, their potential benefits to those on Hepatitis C treatment are not yet widely known. Read more.

Bavituximab to Star in Phase II Hepatitis C Trial

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has started a Phase II clinical trial to determine if bavituximab plus ribavirin elicits an early virologic response in people with previously untreated genotype-1 Hepatitis C. Read more.

Better Drugs, Hep C Testing and Baby Boomers

Two new drugs expected to enter the market soon appear to nearly double the success rate of Hepatitis C treatment. As a result of this therapeutic improvement, the age group most at risk for the Hepatitis C virus may be routinely screened for this infection. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

Probiotics are dietary supplements of live bacteria or yeasts intended to restore a healthful balance of the body’s naturally occurring gut flora, and those with Hepatitis C may benefit from probiotic supplementation. Do you take probiotics?

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VISIT the Probiotics poll today.To learn more about the benefits of probiotic supplementation and Hepatitis C, click here.

We asked, you responded:

Salt can be sneaky, abundant in curious places. Such is the case for the following four food groups. Of the four, which do you or will you start to avoid to reduce your consumption of sodium?

16%: Soda9%: Soup2%: Beans15%: Condiments and Sauces56%: All of the Above3%: None of the Above

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