R&T News: Symptoms; Liver Restoration; Genotypes; and More

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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.

Symptoms and Severity of Chronic Hepatitis C

Some medical tests are more accurate than others in ascertaining how severe Hepatitis C infection is - and that severity may or may not be associated with how much an infected person suffers with Hepatitis C’s symptoms. Read more.

Liver Restoration: New Hope for Advanced Hep C

New research presents evidence that reversing cirrhosis is possible - a development that could eliminate the need for a liver transplant and benefit those with advanced Hepatitis C. Read more.

Unfavorable IL-28 Genotype Benefits from the GI-5005 Hep C Vaccine

When added to conventional antiviral therapy, GlobeImmune’s investigational, therapeutic Hepatitis C vaccine appears to correct a fundamental deficit in cellular immunity in those with the disadvantaged T/T allele of the IL-28 gene. Read more.

Differentiating Between Hepatitis C Genotypes and the IL-28B Genotype

Hepatitis C research represents how far the medical application of genetics has come in the past decade. Although they analyze different genetic material, tests that determine Hepatitis C genotype and IL-28B genotype will help guide the future of Hepatitis C treatment. Read more.

SeraCare Aiming to Improve Early Diagnosis of Hepatitis C

Designed to accurately detect the virus early in the immune response process, SeraCare is introducing two new blood panels to improve Hepatitis C diagnostics. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

Research shows that lemon peels are effective in lowering blood & liver cholesterol levels, and a citrus bioflavonoid found in lemons demonstrates the ability to protect the liver from damage. Do you drink lemon water to support the health of your liver?

Yes, I drink lemon water every day.Yes, I drink lemon water a few times a week.No, I don’t drink lemon water because I don’t like the taste of lemons.No, I don’t drink lemon water, but I want to after learning of its health benefits.

VISIT the Lemon Water poll today. To discover why there are few beverages as beneficial as lemon water when it comes to actually helping guide your liver towards better health, click here.

We asked, you responded:

Turmeric, a compound in curry, is a key ingredient for many Indian, Persian, Thai and Malay dishes, and new research shows that the spice could help in the management of chronic liver disease. Do you eat recipes that contain turmeric (and thus curcumin)?

38%: Yes, I eat foods containing turmeric to help benefit my liver.19%: Yes, I eat foods containing turmeric, but didn’t know until today the benefits.9%: No, I don’t like Indian, Persian, Thai or Malay dishes.34%: No, but I’d like to add this spice to my diet now that I know it can benefit my liver.

To learn more about curcumin and liver health, click here.

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