Imported Chinese Drug, Carfentanil, Makes Heroin Even More DangerousThe newest drug option available on the streets is a drug from China, called carfentanil. This drug is meant to be used for tranquilizing elephants and other giant sized animals...reactionscomments
Is There a Connection between Hepatitis C & Thyroid Problems?The research seems to consistently indicate that people with hepatitis C experience thyroid issues and that there are positive test results, yet there is still little known about why these...reactionscomments
Pamela Anderson Still Healthy Post–Hepatitis C TreatmentPamela Anderson is a Canadian woman who was first discovered at a sporting event. She went on to become a cast member of the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement before becoming...reactions2comments
What Is Hepatic Encephalopathy?Hepatic encephalopathy is the brain’s neuropsychological experience with liver failure, due to the liver’s inability to properly rid the body of toxins in the blood stream. The buildup of toxins...reactionscomments
In Knoxville, TN, Hep C Affects up to 10% of the PopulationThe state of Tennessee decided to include hepatitis C testing as a standard testing process when a patient receives other tests, including those for general health and wellness. Currently, it...reactionscomments
Hep C Aches and Pains - Some Tips to Reduce the AcheJoint pain and muscle aches may be an autoimmune response from the body due to the hepatitis C virus. When this occurs, it indicates that the virus is having an...reactionscomments
What Is Fatty Liver Disease?Fat makes up approximately 5-10% of the typical human liver's overall weight. People whose livers have more fat than that within their liver cells are considered to have fatty liver...reactions1comment
What Is Ascites?Ascites is simply the build-up of fluid within the abdomen, with the fluid filling the space between the lining of the abdominal wall and the organs found within the abdominal...reactionscomments
A New Rapid Antibody Test for Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a virus that often does not cause noticeable symptoms to those infected. This means that a person can have the virus for months or even years without...reactionscomments
Injection Drug Users Do Very Well on Sovaldi-Based Hep C TreatmentAlthough hepatitis C can be contracted in numerous ways, the most common method of transmission is through the use of an infected needle. This sometimes occurs when a person receives...reactionscomments
HCV and PrisonSome people who are in prison become incarcerated due to illegal activities related to their drug use. Some people commit violent crimes while under the influence of drugs or while...reactionscomments
Kidney Transplantees Do Very Well on Harvoni for Hepatitis CIn general, this title encompasses anyone who has ever received a kidney transplant. However, the research regarding the use of this specific hepatitis C drug was focused on people who...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Your WardrobeJeans and t-shirts or gowns and pearls? Old school hi-tops or three inch heels? Although much of the world has right or wrong choices, the world of fashion is often...reactionscomments
Copays for Hepatitis C Drugs Can Vary WidelyCopays are a health insurance term. When a person has health insurance in the United States, their insurance coverage typically includes a percentage of the cost of medication, but not...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Choosing a Health Insurance PlanA hepatitis C diagnosis may cause a fear that this record in a person’s medical history can cause them to be rejected from having access to healthcare in the future...reactionscomments
Having HCV in a small town vs. a big cityWhen a person is concerned that they may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus, they may think about their partner, their friends, their loved ones, their feelings about...reactionscomments
HCV and Getting a Piercing or TattooWhen researching how some people become infected with hepatitis C, there are many articles to be found that discuss the possible exposure to hepatitis C through visiting an unlicensed tattoo...reactionscomments
Myths about HCV from Around the World Pt 2Check out Part 1 of the Myths about HCV from Around the World series.Fact: Although there are people who become exposed and infected to hepatitis C through IV drug use...reactionscomments
How Do I Tell My Kids about My Hep C Diagnosis/Treatment?When it comes to your personal medical health, you may or may not decide to discuss things with your children. Many doctors recommend discussing medical histories with adult children and...reactionscomments
Relationships & Dating with Hepatitis CFor many people, dating is a daunting process. There are websites and apps, friends of friends, blind dates, and lots of trying not to get your hopes up. Perhaps the...reactions1comment
