R&T News: Vaccine; Improving Treatment and Response Rates; Antidepressants

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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.

Encouraging News for Hepatitis C Vaccine

Preliminary phase I data for a therapeutic T-cell Hepatitis C vaccine posts hopeful results. Read more.

Bristol-Myers Experimental Cocktail Bests Hepatitis C Treatment

Without pegylated interferon, experimental drugs by Bristol-Myers Squibb appear to be on the path of improving Hepatitis C treatment – by making it easier to endure and increasing the success rate. Read more.

Combination Therapy Plus Fluvastatin Improves Hep C Outcome

Whether or not a person has metabolic syndrome, new research shows that adding fluvastatin to standard Hepatitis C combination therapy improves response rates. Read more.

Antidepressants Improve Hep C Therapy Adherence

An observational analysis has found that those on antidepressant medications during Hepatitis C treatment are more likely to complete interferon-based therapy. Read more.

Telaprevir's Chemistry Speeds HCV Treatment Time

Upon further study of telaprevir, researchers have determined that it may dramatically shorten the time required for successful Hepatitis C therapy.Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

Many people don’t know they need to relieve stress for their liver’s well-being. However, the body can deliver some pretty major hints that stress relief is needed. What sign(s) should you be on the lookout for?

Sore JawBad SkinLibido LossHair SheddingPerpetually Stuffy NoseAll of the AboveNone of the Above

VISIT the Signs of Stress poll today.See the answer in our next edition of Research & Treatment News.

We asked, you responded:

Spring is here! But so, too, are allergy symptoms. Which of the following 5 popular allergy medicines to fight hay fever also have potential to stress the liver?

10%: Flonase (nasal steroid spray)3%: Nasonex (nasal steroid spray)7%: Zyrtec (antihistamine)3%: Clarinex (antihistamine)10%: Singulair (leukotriene inhibitor)55%: All of the Above12%: None of the Above

Answer: Flonase, Nasonex, Zyrtec, Clarinex and Singulair all have potential to stress the liver. To learn more about spring allergies and liver wellness – click here.

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