Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Can Getting Cured of Hepatitis C Improve Anxiety and Depression?Getting diagnosed with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be overwhelming and emotional. HCV can cause difficult symptoms like fatigue and muscle pain...reactions1comment
What Are The Most Common Symptoms of Hepatitis C?The hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects the liver, the organ responsible for filtering out toxins and cleaning your blood. When HCV is...reactionscomments
Aging & Hepatitis CHepatitis C is known as the silent disease: Often times, the symptoms are not visible until extensive liver damage has occurred. Hepatitis...reactions2comments
Peripheral Neuropathy with Hepatitis CIt was late 2011, I began noticing extreme pain and sharp, electric shock-like feelings shooting from my head down my body and...reactions12comments
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
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
Post-Liver Transplant ManagementIf you have undergone a liver transplant as a result of hepatitis’ insults to the liver, chances are, you have already received...reactions1comment
What Is Hepatitis D?Hepatitis D is an illness that comes from the hepatitis D virus (HDV). Infection with HDV inflames the liver. This can result...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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
Understanding Medical Lingo for Hep CElectronic health records (called EMRs or EHRs) are changing the way you get your medical information. Often, you can now read medical...reactions1comment
Beta-Blockers: What Are They? And Why Might I Need Them in Chronic Liver Disease?If you live with chronic liver disease, you may be taking a class of medication called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are most commonly used...reactions1comment
Can Hepatitis C Be Cured?More than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C (HCV). HCV can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Acute...reactionscomments
Going to The Doctor During COVID-19Many people have stopped going to the doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is concern that some are ignoring signs of co-morbid...reactions1comment
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
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
Common Questions about Viral Load Testing, AnsweredUnderstanding hepatitis C tests are part of being proactive as a patient. Knowledge helps patients have less confusion and anxiety concerning their...reactions2comments
I Have Hepatitis C and I’m Pregnant. Now What?If you have hep C and are pregnant, you may be feeling a range of emotions, from thrilled to worried. You probably...reactionscomments
