Son’s Kidney May Save Natalie Cole
Hepatitis C survivor Natalie Cole may receive a much needed kidney transplant from her son.
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Expert Food Tips for Chronic Hepatitis C – Part 2
Whether undergoing treatment or just managing Hepatitis C, hunger and digestive problems can interfere with good eating habits. Compiled from experts in liver disease, Hepatitis C and nutrition, discover 17 tips that can help improve a person’s ability to fulfill their nutritional needs despite having Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »Acetaminophen & Caffeine: Bad Combo for Your Liver
Most people with liver disease are aware of being careful when considering taking acetaminophen for pain and fever relief. However, because new evidence now points to a higher risk of liver toxicity when mixing acetaminophen with caffeine, even further caution is warranted.
Continue reading »Why Depression is Likely With Hepatitis C
Jan 19, 2009
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Physicians are finding an increasing correlation with HCV infection and clinical depression. Learn about the four possible mechanisms linking depression with Hepatitis C, as well as the role standard combination therapy may play in this relationship.
Continue reading »Latinos Less Responsive to Hepatitis C Therapy
Once again, ethnicity appears to be a factor in the effectiveness of Hepatitis C treatment. Sponsored by Roche, a recent study shows that Latinos have a lower response rate to standard treatment with peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin than non-Latinos.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C, Fatigue and Mitochondria
Biologists have known for a long time that the mitochondria in human cells are where energy is made. However, scientists are just now becoming aware of how living with Hepatitis C damages the mitochondria and why this causes fatigue. Fortunately, this understanding offers a unique solution to the exhaustion caused by Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »Gambling, Alcoholism and Alcoholic Hepatitis
Discover why alcoholic hepatitis, pathological gambling and alcoholism can all benefit from supplementing with a well-known amino acid.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C and Fibromyalgia: The Possible Link
Jan 5, 2009
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Learn about the potential connection between Hepatitis C and fibromyalgia, and find out why it is possible that Hepatitis C infection may act as a trigger for fibromyalgia syndrome. If you suspect having both conditions, awareness of this link can lead you to seek the expert evaluation and care that may help reduce your symptoms of pain and fatigue.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Genotype Guides Health Plans
Genotype Testing Is Crucial to Course of Therapy for Hepatitis C Patients December 30, 2008 Reprinted from SPECIALTY PHARMACY NEWS,... View Article
Continue reading »Foretelling Hepatitis C Drug Success
By utilizing a mathematical formula on the specific genetics of an individual's Hepatitis C infection, doctors may be able to predict whether or not treatment will be successful.
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