Clinical

Hepatitis D is an illness that comes from the hepatitis D virus (HDV). Infection with HDV inflames the liver. This can result in a short (acute) illness or a long-term...

Hepatitis C is known to cause extrahepatic manifestations. One organ hep C can affect is the skin. A recent article based out of Taiwan investigates the association between hepatitis C...

Electronic health records (called EMRs or EHRs) are changing the way you get your medical information. Often, you can now read medical notes written by your provider without having to...

If you live with chronic liver disease, you may be taking a class of medication called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are most commonly used to lower blood pressure, lower your risk of...

Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment has come a long way. Before the 1990s, there were no treatment options. The first wave of drugs included interferon (a shot) and ribavirin (a pill)...

More than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C (HCV). HCV can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Acute infection lasts less than 6 months. New research...

When you are living with hep C, you might wonder if you can have a family. The answer is: Yes! Knowing that you have hep C before you get pregnant...

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 you have hep C and are pregnant, you may be feeling a range of emotions, from thrilled to worried. You probably have a lot of questions. The most important...

Patients with chronic hepatitis C can have extrahepatic manifestations. One organ that can be affected is the skin. The most common rashes and skin conditions that are associated with hepatitis...

There are many roles in the healthcare field, and most automatically think of being in healthcare as being a nurse or doctor. There are so many different roles that many...

Making a birth control plan is always a very personal decision. Hep C adds some additional factors to think about when you are making that choice. Your options depend on...

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections can be grouped into 2 main types. These are acute (short-term) HCV and chronic (long-term) infection. Acute HCV refers to the first 6 months of...

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...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

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...

For any medical condition, there are specific treatment options. In some cases, certain drugs may not be recommended for safety reasons. For example, some drugs may interact with each other...

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...