R&T News: Improving Hepatitis C therapy; Fast Track Status for PSI-938

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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.

Drug Companies Headed Toward Improving Hep C Therapy

With the recent approval of the direct acting antivirals (DAA) Incivek and Victrelis, Hepatitis C treatment is improving. However, the next crop of DAAs has the potential to make Hepatitis C treatment even better. Read more.

Fast Track for Hep C Drug PSI-938

Showing potential to be a monotherapy for chronic Hepatitis C infection, the FDA has awarded Pharmasset with fast track status for its drug in development, PSI-938. Read more.

Hepatitis in Assisted Living Facilities

As their popularity with the aging population grows, assisted living facilities have a duty to prevent the spread of viral hepatitis. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

Because indulging in sugary treats puts an additional stress on the liver, those with liver disease may benefit from strategies to help fend off a sweet tooth. Which is your go-to strategy?

Chewing sugarless gumExercising to release serotonin and improve my moodEating foods full of protein and fiber every 3 to 5 hours to keep blood sugar levels stableSnacking on fruitSeeking support from friends, because I am an emotional eaterAll of the aboveNone of the above

VISIT the Sweet Tooth poll today.To learn more about helping a fatty liver with a sweet tooth, click here.

We asked, you responded:

The antioxidant, glutathione, is a vital substance for maintaining liver health. Clinical studies have demonstrated that many with Hepatitis C have alarmingly low levels of glutathione. What do you do to boost the levels of glutathione in your body?

16%: I try to get plenty of exercise.8%: I supplement with N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC).18%: I exercise AND supplement with N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC).1%: I’m not concerned about increasing the production of my body’s glutathione.58%: I didn’t know about the importance of glutathione until today.

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