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 daily pill for just a few weeks. To... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 of having the virus, and different ways individuals... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 thicken in colder temperatures. When the blood thickens... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. Luckily, receiving a denial does not mean that... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 the liver and death. Although this was the... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 20 of those will develop cirrhosis over a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 to long-term disability. The benefits are paid through... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 liver. Hepatitis C is a liver disease that... By Susan Simon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 have asked us to explain, so here is... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 result is negative, the person does not have... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 are unaware they are carrying the virus. When... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
