Canadian Pharmacist

When people think of hepatitis C transmission in North America, they rarely think of it occurring at healthcare facilities. This is in contrast to the transmission of hep C in...

In Canada, we will soon observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new statutory holiday to honor the Indigenous children forced to attend residential schools. The holiday aims...

Hepatitis C can be diagnosed in all age groups; however, people of college-age are often neglected in outreach programs. This is despite the fact that the college environment presents unique...

Editors Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. Healthcare professionals undergo training to better deal with their patients; this includes learning to empathize and better...

Editors note: Always consult your medical team for treatment advice or if you have any questions about your treatment plan. There are so many different healthcare professionals within the healthcare...

2022 – has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Every new year, millions of people set out with ambition and excitement to transform their lives. Most new year resolutions...

Editors note: Always consult your doctor before starting or changing your treatment regimen. There is a lot of appeal for shorter courses of therapy for health treatments. Whether it is...

Editor’s note: Daily witness ingestion (DWI) is a practice used in some countries. If you have questions about this, reach out to your doctor or pharmacist. Most people pick up...

If you take some routine medications, chances are, you are familiar with generic and brand name options available at your retail pharmacy. Overall, there is a lot of confusion that...

Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, call the United States National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.  End-stage liver disease is a potentially serious consequence...

Technology is ever-evolving, providing increased options for enhanced convenience and care. One type of medical technology that has helped with identifying people with hep C is point-of-care tests. These tests...

If you have undergone a liver transplant as a result of hepatitis’ insults to the liver, chances are, you have already received extensive information on post-transplant management. However, sometimes, it...

One of the most frustrating aspects of hep C is that it often doesn’t exist alone. People with hep C are more likely to have other conditions in addition to...

If your doctor is suspecting that you may have hep C, you may be ordered a Hep Panel. A Hep C Panel is a medical term for a blood test that...

The term detox is casually thrown into the health and medical sphere these days. In the causal sense, detoxification means getting rid of toxic or harmful substances. The liver is...

You may have heard of a hep C lookback program, or may have been involved in one at some point during your diagnosis. The goal of hep C lookback programs...

If you have recently been diagnosed with hep C, you may be wondering whether you are required to inform other healthcare professionals of your diagnosis. Beyond your treating physician, are...

Insomnia, or troubles sleeping, is something we have all experienced at one point in our lives. Job demands, societal pressures, monetary stress, and family responsibilities are examples of external factors that...

In just about every aspect of our lives, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing progress. With hep C, progress to improve awareness, increase access to treatment, and reduce stigma...

The link between HCV (hepatitis C virus) and HIV has been known for quite some time. For someone with HIV, an additional diagnosis of hep C can be extremely scary...