Hi T--
very intersting about body mass and fibrosis--confirmation of what seems to be a general caution that overweight is not good for us with hep c. good news in the sense that we can control this to some extent.
less happy for me, I see the article there on fibrosis progression confirms that after age 40, fibrosis tends to worsen, and effectiveness of ifn treatment lessens. a bit depressing, since this is less under our control than weight!
it does suggest that older types like me should be careful about monitoring fibrosis. maybe a biopsy every two years instead of every three or more? (going by symptoms is impossible, we know, but the only symptom I really have--exhaustion--does seem to get worse with the passing of time. Hmmmm.....)
still one more interesting article is the one finding a link between ribavarin and bone loss. so, older heppers and women especially might be interested in whether the newer PEGs can be taken without the riba, with still a decent chance of viral clearance. for types 2 and 3, especially.
Hey Old B.--its a bit confusing, 'cause hcop has the articles arranged in a discussion forum layout, but you should be able to find the articles following thanbey's directions.
hope so, anyway.
Thanks again thanbey, for the new food for thought.
sean
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