Saying Goodbye to Alcohol — Forever?Alcohol is an integral aspect of many people’s social lives. For some others, it helps with winding down after a long, hard week. Most of us are aware that in...reactions1comment
Milk Thistle: A Cure for Hep C?Milk thistle is commonly touted as a cure for hep C. When sifting through information on hep C, it doesn’t take long to find positive claims surrounding milk thistle and...reactionscomments
The Sunshine Vitamin and Hep CMost people have heard of Vitamin D, also commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin”. Vitamin D is a vitamin found in certain food. It can also be made by our...reactionscomments
Starting Your Hep C Treatment with Mavyret Mavyret, or Maviret, is a direct-acting antiviral that treats hep C. It is a combination of 2 ingredients: glecaprevir and pibrentasvir). Over 90% of people are able to achieve a...reactions2comments
Tips from a COVID-19 Vaccinator If you have chronic hep C, chances are your doctor has recommended that you receive your COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on where you live, you may have already been vaccinated. In...reactionscomments
How is Liver Fibrosis Treated? Fibrosis is the scarring that occurs in the liver as a result of repeated injury. When scarring occurs, the liver no longer works the way it should, leading to toxin...reactionscomments
Ask a Pharmacist: Common Question about Hepatitis C - Part 2This is part 2 of the Ask a Pharmacist Series, where a pharmacist answers questions from members of our community. View part 1 here.Answer: There are four known stages of liver...reactionscomments
Ask a Pharmacist: Common Questions about Hepatitis C - Part 1Some pharmacists specialize in hepatitis C treatment and have ample experience in medication side effects and management. Having a pharmacist like this as part of your health care team can...reactionscomments
How Pharmacists Can Help Manage Your Hepatitis C TreatmentPharmacists have been ranked as the most trusted healthcare professionals for years. Many people view their pharmacists as trustworthy and reliable. It is no surprise that some people spend more...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C in ChildrenHepatitis C in children is uncommon. However, there are still 11 million children infected in the world. To put that number into perspective, it is equal to the entire population...reactionscomments
The Vampire Disease of Hepatitis CWhen people think of vampires, they typically don’t think of hepatitis C. Vampire disease is a skin condition also known as porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT). PCT is an extrahepatic manifestation...reactionscomments
Fatty Liver and Hep CNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called NAFLD, is the buildup of fat in the liver. NAFLD is the most common liver condition in the United States; As obesity and diabetes...reactionscomments
Do I Have to Treat Hep C if I am a Candidate for Liver Transplant? The idea of undergoing a liver transplant can be frightening; however, the idea of undergoing a liver transplant and being treated for Hepatitis C is enough to make anyone feel...reactionscomments
What is the Difference between Viral Load Testing and Antibody Testing? Part 1Receiving a hepatitis C diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind. The testing leading up to the diagnosis is confusing and can be difficult to interpret. Furthermore, it may not be...reactionscomments
What is the Difference between Viral Load Testing and Antibody Testing? Part 2Read Part 1 here Viral load testing detects the amount of hepatitis C virus that is found in the blood. Viral load testing is also referred to as HCV RNA...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Stigma Doesn’t DiscriminateLast year, a hepatitis C prescription was sent to my pharmacy from an infectious disease clinic. The clinic noted that this was a new patient to our pharmacy. I then...reactions1comment
Navigating the Holidays with Hepatitis CThe holidays are intended to be a period of relaxation, joy, and love. However, for some people, holidays may instead bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness. The holiday...reactionscomments
Starting Your Hep C Treatment with EpclusaEpclusa is a direct-acting antiviral that treats hepatitis C infection. It is a combination of 2 ingredients: sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. Over 90% of people are able to achieve a cure...reactions3comments
A Look Back in History of Hepatitis C DiscoveryA few days ago, I noticed a story featured on the front page of the University of Alberta website that caught my eye: University of Alberta virologist, Michael Houghton, is...reactions2comments
Dental Health and Hepatitis CPeople with hepatitis C are at an increased risk of dental complications. This is a result of the virus' impact on the individual's nutrition, immune system, and lifestyle. To exacerbate...reactionscomments
