Pool Chemicals and Hepatitis C
A lot goes into keeping conventional swimming pools clean - more than your liver may desire.
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Hepatitis C-Spreading Medical Employee Worked in 8 States
Jul 30, 2012
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Evidence that he may have exposed thousands of people to the Hepatitis C virus has administrators frantically reviewing patient records in 8 separate states where an irresponsible medical technician worked.
Continue reading »Hep C Study Discredits Milk Thistle
Jul 23, 2012
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Based on a recently published study, the current media blitz stating milk thistle is ineffectual for those with Hepatitis C is missing some key information. Make sure you know about this study's omissions prior to making any decisions that could impact your health.
Continue reading »Getting Real About Hepatitis C Prognosis
Jul 16, 2012
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Regardless of the rise in Hepatitis C cases and seemingly related deaths, the prognosis associated with this illness is largely determined by each individual's actions.
Continue reading »Regardless of Politics, Supreme Court Ruling Benefits Hepatitis C
Jul 10, 2012
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Representing progress for the Hepatitis C community, healthcare reform seems to be gaining momentum.
Continue reading »Will Experimental Drugs Be Allowed for Hep C Outbreak Victims?
Jul 2, 2012
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A New Hampshire hospital at fault in a Hepatitis C outbreak is trying to arrange a unique opportunity for those wrongly infected - interferon-free treatment that is still in clinical trials.
Continue reading »Metabolic Health a Priority for Hep C Liver Transplant Recipients
Jun 27, 2012
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As the illness responsible for the most liver transplants in America, those with advanced Hepatitis C now have another, very good reason to institute healthful lifestyle changes.
Continue reading »Lactulose and Xifaxan – Drugs for Advanced Hep C Management
Jun 19, 2012
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If chronic Hepatitis C escalates to advanced disease that includes hepatic encephalopathy, Lactulose and Xifaxan could be useful medications.
Continue reading »Federal Funding Needed for Hep C Education and Rapid Testing
Although diagnosing Hepatitis C is easier with the rapid antibody test, efforts to educate and test the public on this extremely common disease need to be prioritized.
Continue reading »Warning About Incivek Promotion Issued by FDA
Jun 1, 2012
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In response to a story used in Vertex's marketing campaign, the FDA has warned the pharmaceutical company that their promotional piece may mislead consumers about the Hepatitis C drug, Incivek.
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