Harvoni for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreHarvoni is 1 type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medicine used to treat hepatitis C. Harvoni may be used to treat hepatitis C...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactionscomments
Liver Cancer and Hepatitis CLiver cancer is a risk for the more than 3 million people in the United States who have chronic hepatitis C. Research...reactionscomments
You Asked, We Answered: Frequently Asked Questions About Hepatitis CWhile the hepatitis C virus (HCV) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about...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...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...reactionscomments
Guest Post: Treatment/Research Opportunity from the National Institutes of HealthWe are excited to share a guest post from researcher Steffan Cooper, Research Nurse Coordinator at the Liver Disease Branch of the...reactionscomments
The Dangers of Requiring Sobriety for Hepatitis C TreatmentHepatitis C (HCV) is a virus that is passed on through blood and can cause chronic liver disease. More than 95 percent...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%...reactions3comments
Fatigue and Hepatitis CWaves of exhaustion or a continued, relentless tiredness and lack of energy are commonly reported symptoms for those with hepatitis C. Fatigue...reactionscomments
Muscle and Joint PainIn Health Union's 2020 Hepatitis C In America survey, muscle aches were reported as one of the most common symptoms of hepatitis...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
How Serious is Hepatitis C?Hepatitis C is a liver infection with outcomes that are somewhat unpredictable. For some, the infection will remain benign and a person...reactionscomments
Should You Take a B12 Supplement? It's likely you've heard of vitamin B12's many benefits. We hear claims that it improves memory, provides a burst of energy, and...reactionscomments
Flu Season is Upon Us!For those of us in the northern hemisphere, we have officially entered influenza season. Most of us understand the importance of the...reactionscomments
Hepatitis A, B... and C Vaccine?The development of the hepatitis A and B vaccines in the 1980s led to a shift to control hepatitis viruses through preventative...reactionscomments
