R&T News: Therapeutic Vaccines; Maple Syrup; PSI-7977

[Guest guest]

October is Liver Awareness Month.

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 Triple Therapy Response Predicted in Four Weeks

Results from a newly published study reveal a way to predict who can be cured of Hepatitis C, providing motivation for affected individuals to complete treatment. Read more.

Encouraging Interim Trial Results for Hep C Non-Responders

After just three months of a Phase 2b study, Setrobuvir with pegylated interferon and ribavirin led to undetectable viral levels in over three quarters of previous Hepatitis C treatment non-responders. Read more.

Companies Unite to Develop Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B Vaccines

A partnership has been formed between Inovio Pharmaceuticals and VGX International to co-develop therapeutic vaccines for both Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. Read more.

Hep C Trial Arm Added Due to Favorable PSI-7977 Data

Due to continued positive results, Pharmasset’s Hepatitis C trial for PSI-7977 has been expanded to include monotherapy. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

Do you think pure maple syrup may help promote liver health?

Yes, definitely!No, not a chance!I’m not sure…

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

We asked, you responded:

Fall and Halloween are filled with lots of sugary treats. Because it can put an additional stress on the liver, those with liver disease must limit their sugar intake. Which do you think is the "healthiest" autumn treat?

11%: Slice of Apple Pie27%: Slice of Pumpkin Pie20%: Caramel Apple with Crushed Nuts5%: Apple Cider Doughnut37%: Pumpkin Muffin

Answer: Apple Cider Doughnut

Slice of Apple Pie = 411 calories, 19.38 grams of fat, 3.72 grams of proteinSlice of Pumpkin Pie = 323 calories, 14.63 grams of fat, 6.01 grams of proteinCaramel Apple with Crushed Nuts = 666 calories, 17.3 grams of fat, 9 grams of proteinApple Cider Doughnut = 201 calories, 11 grams of fat, 3 grams of proteinPumpkin Muffin = 600 calories, 26 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein

To learn even more about Hepatitis C and what you can do about it, visit Hepatitis-Central.com. You'll find more than 2,750 pages of in-depth information for HCV patients and their families, caregivers and health professionals. If you would like to review an article you saw in one of these recent Research & Treatment News updates, or would like to search through any of the archived, in-depth news and commentary pages, you ought to browse Hepatitis Central at Hepatitis-Central.com.

Note: LiverSupport Health News, our “sister†e-newsletter, gives you valuable lifestyle suggestions and news-you-can-use from our LiverSupport.com editors. Just click here to sign up for LiverSupport Health News, and learn even more about supporting liver health for you and your family.

Yours in health,Editors@...www.Hepatitis-Central.com1-800-364-5722

Sign up Today! | Refer a Friend ©2011 Hepatitis-Central.com. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy2331 State Route 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549 | 1-800-364-5722