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Hepatitis C Transmission from Botox and Other Spa Treatments

Oct 9, 2008

Since medical spas are offering more treatments involving the use of needles, sometimes without the supervision of a medical physician or properly sterilized equipment, the potential for Hepatitis C transmission is rising. Learn about some of the spa treatment techniques that pose hepatitis transmission dangers, as well as five ways to increase your safety in a medical spa.

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Hep C Treatment: Comparing the Pegylated Interferons

Aug 26, 2008

Learn about the facts on pegylated interferon alfa-2a and pegylated interferon alfa-2b, the standard treatment for chronic Hepatitis C. Comparing and contrasting the pegylated interferons may help better explain a physician’s preference or indifference between the two when treating his or her Hepatitis C patients.

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Diabetes Prevention a Priority with Hep C

Jul 31, 2008

Diet and exercise are often quoted as the solution to most of our modern health problems. For reducing the risk of developing liver cancer, new research shows that these lifestyle changes are crucial to people with chronic Hepatitis C.

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Hep C and Fatty Liver Disease Linked

Jul 9, 2008 1 Comment

Pittsburgh researchers have found an enzyme known to participate in fat production is elevated in those with Hepatitis C. Further exploration of this enzyme could help physicians better predict which HCV patients are at risk of developing fatty liver disease.

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Hep C Long-Term Management Strategies

Jul 7, 2008

Since only about half of those on combination therapy beat Hepatitis C, the remaining people must strive to prevent their liver disease from progressing. Thus far, a liver wellness approach is a safer, more effective way to remain healthy compared to long-term interferon therapy.

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