R&T News: Insomnia; Locetron; Facts About Viral Load

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Five Foods to Reduce HCV-Related Insomnia

Dealing with Hepatitis C infection is more challenging when you can't sleep. Before using a pharmaceutical sleep aid, you might want to first try eating one of these five insomnia-easing foods before bed. Read more.

Locteron Improves HCV Therapy

Interim Phase II study results showed that, when paired with ribavirin, Locteron demonstrated potency against Hepatitis C similar to pegylated interferon. Read more.

Experimental Polymerase Inhibitor Lowers HCV Viral Load Fast

After just three days of a Phase 1b trial, Vertex's VX-222 is asserting itself as a possible contender to partner with telaprevir for a new Hepatitis C combination therapy regimen. Read more.

Get The Facts About Hepatitis C Viral Load

Those with Hepatitis C are often occupied with whether or not they have a high viral load. Despite the tendency to associate a high viral load with worsening illness, experts agree that the results of this test have little bearing on Hepatitis C disease progression. Read more.

Early HCV Study Outcome: PSI-7977

Learn about the mid-trial results of PSI-7977's effectiveness against Hepatitis C. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

Many people with Hepatitis C suffer from chronic sleeplessness. However, diet can have a profound impact on sleep. Which, of the foods below, have you eaten to try and achieve a restful slumber?

Warm MilkBananasCherriesPecansBrown Rice, Oats or QuinoaAll of the AboveNone of the Above

VISIT the HCV-Related Insomnia poll today.

We asked, you responded:

Have you, at any point, after being diagnosed with Hepatitis C, withdrawn from social activities you used to once enjoy?

66%: Yes – There were or are still times I lack enthusiasm and prefer to be by myself.7%: Yes – But I try to surround myself with friends or family when I’m feeling down.23%: No – I haven’t stopped doing what has always made me happy.4%: Not Sure – I never really thought about it until today.

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