Predictors of DAA Treatment FailureThere are many questions that come to mind when preparing to start hepatitis C treatment. A common concern is whether the drug will work. Scientists have determined predictors of direct-acting... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Autoimmune Diseases Connected to Hepatitis CThere are a variety of autoimmune diseases associated with hepatitis C. Autoimmune diseases are where a person’s own immune antibodies attack the bodies tissue and organs. Mixed Cryoglobulinemia is the... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Are The Symptoms of Hep C?One of the challenging features of hepatitis C is that many of those who have hep C are not aware that they have it. This is primarily because there are... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Over the Counter Medications and the LiverAs a community pharmacist, I often witness customers self-selecting over the counter (OTC) medications to help various ailments. Many of us are aware of two offenders, that when consumed in... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Hepatitis C is SpreadAt first, I didn’t know how hep C was spread. After finding out that I had hep C, my doctors asked a lot questions. Then we moved on to begin... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living Donor Liver Transplants for Hepatitis C PatientsYour liver is an essential, life-sustaining organ. If your liver is damaged or diseased, this can cause compromised liver function and liver failure, which may threaten a person’s life. Hepatitis... By Connie Welch3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?What is hepatic encephalopathy? For me, it’s one of the most cruel parts of advanced liver disease. In fact, a patient like me may not even know they are in... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Q80k Polymorphism?A great deal of research has been done on the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Researchers now understand many things about the virus and how it affects people. Studies have shown... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Are Pangenotypic Treatments for Hepatitis C All the Same?Over the years, treatment options for hepatitis C have improved significantly, including pangenotypic medications used to treat all genotypes (virus strains), including subtypes. Typically, pan-genotypic treatments have high cure rates... By Connie Welch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Hepatitis C Affect Men and Women Differently?Hepatitis C affects more than 170 million people worldwide. Hepatitis C is known as the silent disease due to liver damage that can go undetected for a long time without... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Re-Treatment When Prior Hepatitis C Treatment FailedTreatment for hepatitis C has a high cure rate - over 90%, in most cases. But what if your hepatitis C treatment failed, what do you do next? Hearing the... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding False Positive, False Negative Hepatitis C TestingBlood tests can seem confusing with hepatitis C, especially if you’ve been told you had a false positive or false negative test. You may wonder, "What does that mean? Do... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What To Know About Hepatitis C and Injection Drug UseResearch shows that many people with hepatitis C are Baby Boomers (born between 1945 and 1965). There are many ways to contract hepatitis C. Today, increased use of injection drugs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Liver Tests and Hepatitis CThere are a variety of liver tests performed to help determine the condition of the liver. These tests help indicate the overall condition of the liver and help point physicians... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Starting Treatment for Hepatitis CI was diagnosed with hep C in September 2007 and the severity was assessed with a liver biopsy in January 2018. I decided to get tested when, during a doctor’s... By Daniel Winterbottom3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Links Between COPD and Hepatitis CEditor's Note: This article, written by Respiratory Therapist John Bottrell, was originally published on our sister community COPD.net. Hepatitis C is generally not listed as a COPD comorbidity. However, researchers... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C and Kidney DiseaseThe hepatitis C virus can cause risk for a variety of extrahepatic conditions, like kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, and others. For example, the hepatitis C virus can cause problems... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could I Have Hep C with No Symptoms?"Could I have hep C with no symptoms?" Yes! It’s absolutely possible that you could have hep C with no symptoms. Right after getting exposed to the virus, you could... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After Treatment Ends: Understanding Long-Term Side Effects & SymptomsIf you are one of the people who has completed treatment and gotten the great news that you are cured/undetectable virus, my heartfelt congratulations to you. I will never forget... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Know About Baby Boomers and Hepatitis CHepatitis C virus (HCV) infection causes acute hepatitis C, which may progress to chronic hepatitis C. Many people with hepatitis C do not show symptoms until severe liver damage. If... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments