Community Views: Tips for Starting Treatment for the First TimeTreatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has drastically changed in the last decade. Today, hep C treatment usually involves taking 1...reactions2comments
How Hepatitis C Affects Veterans and How Veterans Can Get TreatmentVeterans are considered a high-risk group for having hepatitis C. There are various reasons why veterans may be at an increased risk...reactions4comments
What Is Cryoglobulinemia?Cryoglobulinemia is a condition characterized by abnormal proteins, or cryoglobulins, in the blood. These proteins clump together and cause the blood to...reactionscomments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability DenialThough the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactionscomments
Can You Get Hepatitis C Again? The Chances of ReinfectionMany people believe that Hepatitis C is a chronic and incurable illness, or an illness that will always lead to cirrhosis of...reactionscomments
Ask the Expert: I Have Cirrhosis...What Should I Expect?The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates out of every 100 people who are infected with hepatitis, between five and...reactions9comments
Applying for Social Security Disability BenefitsThe Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due...reactions1comment
What is Cirrhosis?Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver that occurs when inflammation, cell degeneration, and thickened fibrous bands of tissue form in the...reactionscomments
Expert Answers: What Are the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, and C?Most people have heard of hepatitis, B, and C, but the differences between types can be confusing. Several of our community members...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C 101: What Does Viral Load Mean?When someone is tested for hepatitis C (HCV), they are usually tested with an antibody test. If a hepatitis C antibody test...reactions5comments
Hepatitis C 101: Why Does Hepatitis C Often Go Undiagnosed?Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, at an estimated 3.9 million Americans infected. Yet, most...reactionscomments
