The Doctor-Patient Relationship: It Is ComplicatedA doctor-patient relationship can impact a person's medical care. Research shows that stronger relationships are linked with improved health outcomes. However, opening...reactionscomments
5 Interesting Facts About the LiverThe liver is an amazing and busy organ. It is estimated that the liver is responsible for around 500 different functions within...reactions1comment
Hep C Point-of-Care TestingTechnology is ever-evolving, providing increased options for enhanced convenience and care. One type of medical technology that has helped with identifying people...reactionscomments
Myth Busting: Autoimmune and Immune Affecting DiagnosesThe word autoimmune is one of the most well-known yet misunderstood words I know. Heck, even I was guilty of misguided beliefs...reactionscomments
Needing a Caregiver Can Make You Feel HelplessComing out of the hospital this past week after a battle with pancreatitis, I reflected on my seven day stint in the...reactionscomments
Tips for Keeping Family Healthy During Hep C TreatmentWhen you are diagnosed with an infection, fears may turn to your family members and their safety. How do you protect loved...reactionscomments
Be Kind Even When Hurting: Respecting Our Healthcare ProvidersI've been feeling the tension of COVID all around us. Just recently, I was in my physician’s office. While checking in, the...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of a Harm Reduction WorkerIn harm reduction, mornings start with a bang! At this moment, I am sitting in my office. I work in the hepatitis...reactionscomments
How Blood Transfusions Played a Role in Hep CBlood transfusions: They’re a life-saving option in modern healthcare. However, the journey to get to that point has crossed 100s of years...reactionscomments
Mavyret for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreMavyret (glecaprevir, pibrentasvir) is 1 type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medicine used to treat hepatitis C. Mavyret may be used to treat...reactions2comments
Cured but Sick?In the world of medicine, ‘cured’ is not a word that is often used. In hepatology (or the medical study of the...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Substances That Can Harm the LiverIn my experience, hepatitis C and liver disease can make you feel out of control. But, there are many ways a person...reactions1comment
Immune ResponseWe have been hearing a lot in the COVID-era about immune response. For some of us who make up the people who...reactionscomments
The Financial Cost of Liver DiseaseThe financial costs when living with liver disease can be substantial. I can’t imagine the total amount I have spent since being...reactions1comment
Science and Experiential Learning: Understanding Hepatitis CThere is a place where science and experiential learning intercept. Some call it a nexus, while others call it something else. Over...reactionscomments
Nothing Much Happens in IsolationThis is not so much a geographical reference, as it affects so much of how we live and how our health is...reactionscomments
Negative World Right NowHow does one stay positive with so much negativity in the world right now? I had a patient call the foundation and ask...reactionscomments
Stuck at Home and Feeling SickLocked up at home and feeling sick is a very isolating experience for anyone. Since COVID began, this seclusion of being at...reactionscomments
Under Pressure: Coping with Hepatitis CPressure can be defined in a number of ways, but rarely is it described or felt in a positive way. The pressure...reactionscomments
