R&T News Special Edition: World Hepatitis Day 2011

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Dear Friends,

This Special Edition of Research & Treatment News is dedicated to World Hepatitis Day, which is Thursday, May 19th. Worldwide, one in 12 people are infected with either Hepatitis B or C.

According to the World Hepatitis Alliance, “World Hepatitis Day is an annual event that each year provides international focus for patient groups and people living with Hepatitis B and C. It is an opportunity around which interested groups can raise awareness and influence real change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment.†To learn more about World Hepatitis Day and the World Hepatitis Alliance – click here.

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Boceprevir Approval Means Better Hep C Treatment Finally Available

As the first FDA approved Hepatitis C protease inhibitor, boceprevir (Victrelis) has cleared the final hurdle and can now improve the general public’s odds for beating the Hepatitis C virus. Read more.

May 23rd Could Bring Approval for Vertex's Hep C Drug

Due to a solid Phase III program, Vertex’s telaprevir (Incivek) could receive approval to treat Hepatitis C before the end of May 2011. Read more.

Those with Hepatitis B or C Need Hepatitis A Immunity

To prevent the serious danger Hepatitis A poses to those with preexisting chronic liver disease, immunity through previous illness or vaccination is an absolute necessity. Read more.

Hepatitis C Screening Advised According to Age Group

By testing Americans born from 1946 to 1970 for Hepatitis C, a statistical model claims that thousands of lives could be saved. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

Eurythmy is considered to be both a form of energy medicine and the art of visible speech and song, and it may help those with Hepatitis C by delivering an active approach toward liver wellness. Have you ever tried eurythmy therapy?

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VISIT the Eurythmy Therapy poll today.

Learn how Chronic Hepatitis C Sufferers Might Benefit from Eurythmy.

We asked, you responded:

Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine strategies aimed at fortifying liver blood can also improve the eye’s nutrition and thus nourish the macula?

23%: Yes77%: No

To learn why preserving vision and maintaining liver health share several commonalities – click here.

UPDATE: Discover how using Traditional Chinese Medicine can help improve liver and eye health.

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