What is a Patient Navigator?There are many roles in the healthcare field, and most automatically think of being in healthcare as being a nurse or doctor...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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Co-Infection of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis CIf you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV), may have heard the phrase...reactionscomments
The Importance of Vaccines with Hepatitis CA proactive step towards taking care of your liver is to guard against other conditions and disease. Fighting hepatitis C is already...reactionscomments
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
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
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
