TV Show Delivers Hope for Hepatitis C
A recent television news piece helped boost awareness of Hepatitis C - but it also may have created false hope by alluding to the speedy arrival of a Hep C cure.
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The Future of Hepatitis: Time to Get Political
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and there is no better time to participate in the much-needed improvement of viral hepatitis prevention, control and surveillance programs.
Continue reading »Hepatitis Awareness Needed!
Even though the scope of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C dwarfs that of HIV, our progress on viral hepatitis is lagging. Luckily, we can learn from the success of AIDS awareness campaigns on how to shift our focus onto education and funding for viral hepatitis.
Continue reading »Long Wait for Hep C Treatment in Queensland
Those who are educated about Hepatitis C know that time is of the essence when it comes to receiving treatment. Unfortunately, some Australians with this virus have to wait a reported six years to see a specialist.
Continue reading »Hep C Discrimination in the Workplace
Dec 21, 2009
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There are several reasons why people with Hepatitis C might be discriminated against at work. However, delving deeper into these reasons clearly demonstrates that such discrimination is unacceptable.
Continue reading »Two Promising Ways to Quit Alcohol
In addition to cutting the risk for fatty liver disease, research presented at the Research Society on Alcoholism conference confirmed two distinct approaches that can help those battling alcoholism.
Continue reading »New NYS Law to Improve Infection Control
A new law is aimed at preventing the Hepatitis C transmission that occurred in Dr. Harvey Finkelstein's office. In New York, more stringent accreditation and reporting guidelines are now required by certain medical practices to enforce good infection control practices.
Continue reading »Breaking the Hepatitis C Social Stigma
More people are currently living with Hepatitis C than any other chronic blood-borne infectious disease. Many patients still suffer with the associated stigma in many social circles. Discover two ways to reduce this unfortunate perception of a Hepatitis C diagnosis. Your efforts can help make the changes required.
Continue reading »Surviving Hepatitis C: A Personal Story
May 31, 2007
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Read about one columnist's personal experience with Hepatitis C and discover why, regardless of how someone is infected, early detection and treatment offer the greatest hope for surviving the disease.
Continue reading »Events to Raise National Hepatitis B Awareness
As part of Hepatitis Awareness Month, events are being planned in four major cities to offer disease management education, especially for Asian Americans, a demographic with high rates of Hepatitis B infection. Learn what cities are hosting this public health awareness initiative as well as how education can help remove the stigma associated with the disease.
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