Editorial Team
The members of the Editorial Team are either employees of Health Union, the parent company of HepatitisC.net, or professional medical writers who are contracted to work for Health Union. Often times we collaborate on articles for the site that may cover a broad range of topics from news articles, reports from our In America surveys, or a summary of feedback that we’ve gathered from our community members. We also will occasionally cover news-worthy items, updates on research, and other topics that are important to the Hepatitis C community.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV), may have heard …
Many community members have asked the community some great questions about hep C. Below are some recent Q&A’s from our …
Today’s hepatitis C treatments are very different than treatments from decades before. As many people have heard, older treatments had …
If you have the hepatitis C (hep C) virus, you probably have questions about whether or not you can still …
The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is roughly the size of a football …
Thanks to the many new drugs that can be used to treat hepatitis C, a bigger range of doctors can …
After a hepatitis C diagnosis, many people have questions… “What are the common symptoms of hepatitis C? What are the …
A hepatitis C diagnosis can make a person feel very alone. Especially when the diagnosis comes as a surprise, or …
Every parent worries about the safety and well-being of their child, especially when it comes to getting sick. No parent …
“Cryoglobulinemia” is a condition where abnormal proteins in the blood clump together. These proteins thicken in colder temperature, which can …
Typically, treatment for chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection includes antiviral medications, which help your body clear the infection. The doctor …
Chronic hepatitis C affects nearly 3.5 million people in the United States and causes 19,000 deaths a year. Direct-acting antiviral …
For people waiting for life-saving organ transplants, receiving a healthy organ is never a guarantee. More than 100,000 patients are …
After a hepatitis C diagnosis, many patients wonder, “What do I do now?” and “Should I start treatment?”. While a …
In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words …
Many people who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C also experience muscle and skeletal problems. In fact, according to our …
The Hepatitis C In America 2019 survey is now closed. Click here to see the results! We look forward to …
Hepatitis C is a complex condition, often surrounded in stereotypes, misconceptions, and stigma. As we wrap-up Hepatitis Awareness Month, we …
Receiving a hepatitis C diagnosis can be alarming, and even scary. Especially if you’re not sure how you contracted hepatitis …
There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You …
