Understanding Immune Globulin's Role in Hepatitis
Find out the strengths and weaknesses of immune globulin for preventing viral hepatitis.
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Can You Get Viral Hepatitis from Oral Sex?
Oct 9, 2009
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Make sure you know the facts about how oral sex could transmit the three most common types of viral hepatitis. Please note: explicit descriptions of sexual activity are contained within this article.
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The Not-So-Sweet Truth: Sugar Worsens Hep C
Oct 7, 2009
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For some, not being able to get rid of Hepatitis C can leave them feeling helpless over the course of their illness. However, there are many everyday choices that can either fan the flames or reduce the impact of this virus. Sugar consumption is a prime example of how food selection can affect the progression of Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »Lower Bone Density in Women Co-Infected with HIV and Hep B or C
An Italian study demonstrates that women co-infected with HIV and either Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C are likely to have lower bone densities than those only with HIV.
Continue reading »Should Those With Hepatitis C Get a Swine Flu Shot?
Just in time for flu season, swine flu vaccines will be distributed and administered. If you think having Hepatitis C is cause for receiving this vaccination, become familiar with who is at highest risk from swine flu complications - and why you may want to think twice about this injection.
Continue reading »Smoking Pipes May Transmit HCV
In an effort to circumvent the spread of Hepatitis C, many drug users assume they are safe from viral acquisition if using a non-injection drug delivery system. However, new research shows that a pipe passed between people is capable of transmitting the Hepatitis C infection.
Continue reading »Scientists Uncover Mechanism Behind Hepatitis C Virus Survival
Learn about a recent discovery that sheds light on how the Hepatitis C virus can persist for so long in the human body.
Continue reading »Genetic Research Explains Racial Outcome Differences in Hepatitis C Treatment
A research team from Duke University has detected a specific genetic difference between races accounting for successful (or unsuccessful) Hepatitis C treatment.
Continue reading »Mosquito Repellant Warning for Hepatitis C
Besides reducing your risk of itchy welts and mosquito-transmitted diseases, DEET can aggravate a liver with Hepatitis C. Luckily, these ten tips can help repel mosquitoes without DEET's toxicity.
Continue reading »Survey Concludes Telaprevir a Winner for HCV Genotype 1
A leading research and advisory firm has found that physicians will prescribe telaprevir to a majority of their patients with Hepatitis C genotype 1.
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