Clinical

Hepatitis C in children is uncommon. However, there are still 11 million children infected in the world. To put that number into perspective, it is equal to the entire population...

When people think of vampires, they typically don’t think of hepatitis C. Vampire disease is a skin condition also known as porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT). PCT is an extrahepatic manifestation...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called NAFLD, is the buildup of fat in the liver. NAFLD is the most common liver condition in the United States; As obesity and diabetes...

The idea of undergoing a liver transplant can be frightening; however, the idea of undergoing a liver transplant and being treated for Hepatitis C is enough to make anyone feel...

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions to daily life. New research shows that the...

Liver cancer is a risk for the more than 3 million people in the United States who have chronic hepatitis C. Research shows the impact of liver cancer on Americans...

While the hepatitis C virus (HCV) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people with HCV cope with their condition...

Receiving a hepatitis C diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind. The testing leading up to the diagnosis is confusing and can be difficult to interpret. Furthermore, it may not be...

Read Part 1 here Viral load testing detects the amount of hepatitis C virus that is found in the blood. Viral load testing is also referred to as HCV RNA...

We are excited to share a guest post from researcher Steffan Cooper, Research Nurse Coordinator at the Liver Disease Branch of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers in the Liver...

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a virus that is passed on through blood and can cause chronic liver disease. More than 95 percent of HCV cases can be cured by antiviral...

Epclusa is a direct-acting antiviral that treats hepatitis C infection. It is a combination of 2 ingredients: sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. Over 90% of people are able to achieve a cure...

Waves of exhaustion or a continued, relentless tiredness and lack of energy are commonly reported symptoms for those with hepatitis C. Fatigue maybe the most “frequent and disabling extrahepatic symptom...

In Health Union's 2020 Hepatitis C In America survey, muscle aches were reported as one of the most common symptoms of hepatitis C, second to fatigue. Among patients who were...

People with hepatitis C are at an increased risk of dental complications. This is a result of the virus' impact on the individual's nutrition, immune system, and lifestyle. To exacerbate...

Hepatitis C is a liver infection with outcomes that are somewhat unpredictable. For some, the infection will remain benign and a person will live a full life without knowing that...

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 improves mood. In addition, B12 is also touted...

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, we have officially entered influenza season. Most of us understand the importance of the flu shot for the elderly, children, and those...

The development of the hepatitis A and B vaccines in the 1980s led to a shift to control hepatitis viruses through preventative strategies. Therefore, the development of vaccines has been...

Pharmacists spend their training learning about the details of every condition, from its diagnosis to treatment. As a student, it can be difficult to grasp the effect of hepatitis C...