R&T News: Vaccine; All-Oral Treatment; Relapse; TMC435

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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.

Hepatitis C Drug TMC435 Gets Fast Tracked

Boasting several benefits over the currently approved Hepatitis C drugs, Medivir’s TMC435 has been granted fast track status by the FDA. Additionally, TMC435 will partake in a new trial to assess its validity within an interferon-free regimen. Read more.

Nanogel Could Lead to Novel Hep C Vaccine

Striving to create a preventative Hepatitis C vaccine, a European project will focus on nanogels. Read more.

A Trio of New Hepatitis C Drugs Being Tested

Hoping to simplify and improve Hepatitis C treatment, Achillion is testing several proprietary compounds - including the recent start of a Phase 1 trial to assess ACH-2684. Read more.

Factors that Raise the Risk of Hepatitis C Relapse

New research reveals more factors than previously recognized that can raise the risk of relapsing after Hepatitis C treatment. Read more.

Two Drug Companies Unite for All-Oral Hep C Regimen

Focusing on an all-oral treatment, Pharmasset and Tibotec are working together to simplify and improve Hepatitis C treatment. Read more.

Finally, U.S. Takes Aim at Viral Hepatitis

In a newly released action plan, eight strategies are outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to battle our nation’s viral hepatitis epidemic. Read more.

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21%: Yes79%: No

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