What Is the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Hepatitis C?Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections can be grouped into 2 main types. These are acute (short-term) HCV and chronic (long-term) infection. Acute...reactionscomments
Your Doctor Has Ordered a Hep Panel: Now What?If your doctor is suspecting that you may have hep C, you may be ordered a Hep Panel. A Hep C Panel is...reactionscomments
Why Liver Detoxes May Not Be The AnswerThe term detox is casually thrown into the health and medical sphere these days. In the causal sense, detoxification means getting rid...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
What are Hepatitis C Lookback Programs?You may have heard of a hep C lookback program, or may have been involved in one at some point during your...reactionscomments
Disclosing your Diagnosis to Allied Healthcare ProfessionalsIf you have recently been diagnosed with hep C, you may be wondering whether you are required to inform other healthcare professionals...reactionscomments
Current Hepatitis C Treatment RestrictionsFor any medical condition, there are specific treatment options. In some cases, certain drugs may not be recommended for safety reasons. For...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights and Hep CInsomnia, or troubles sleeping, is something we have all experienced at one point in our lives. Job demands, societal pressures, monetary stress, and...reactions1comment
Screening for Hep C in Pregnancy"I’m pregnant. Why did my doctor do a hep C test?" As of May 2021, there’s a new recommendation to check all...reactionscomments
The Link Between Hep C and HIV The link between HCV (hepatitis C virus) and HIV has been known for quite some time. For someone with HIV, an additional...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
"Should I Be Tested for Hepatitis C?" Downloadable GuideIn the US, over 3.5 million people are living with hepatitis C. In fact, hepatitis C rates have tripled since 2010. And...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
