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The HCV/RNA test by PCR tells the doctor and patient how much virus is found in the blood of a hepatitis patient. Patients often refer to this test as either...

Sometimes we have to speak up for what we want in life. This is especially true when it comes to our health care. Our doctors tell us what to do...

When I was diagnosed with the hepatitis C virus, it was an emergency room tragedy. I came in through ER after blowing up with ascites. What I didn't know was...

Ascites is simply the build-up of fluid within the abdomen, with the fluid filling the space between the lining of the abdominal wall and the organs found within the abdominal...

Hepatitis C is a virus that often does not cause noticeable symptoms to those infected. This means that a person can have the virus for months or even years without...

Although hepatitis C can be contracted in numerous ways, the most common method of transmission is through the use of an infected needle. This sometimes occurs when a person receives...

With talk of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - a.k.a. Obamacare, we should look critically at how to replace it. There are many elements of the ACA...

I think there are many confusing and frustrating things about hepatitis C. For me, one of the biggest is explaining clearly the difference between hepatitis C antibodies and RNA. Many...

Some people who are in prison become incarcerated due to illegal activities related to their drug use. Some people commit violent crimes while under the influence of drugs or while...

Hepatitis C has been called the silent disease. That is because there is damage going on inside and we don’t even know it. We may not even look like we’re...

March is National Nutrition Month, so this month we’re focusing on eating healthy and nutritiously. Fueling your body the right way can greatly affect the way you’re able to take...

It’s that time of year and different strains of flu start going around. Many of us who are dealing with the effects of the hepatitis C virus may be offered...

Scaly, dry skin can be a symptom of liver disease, which is not uncomommon among people with hepatitis C. However, sometimes, it hints at a difference threat, especially during the...

In general, this title encompasses anyone who has ever received a kidney transplant. However, the research regarding the use of this specific hepatitis C drug was focused on people who...

Jeans and t-shirts or gowns and pearls? Old school hi-tops or three inch heels? Although much of the world has right or wrong choices, the world of fashion is often...

We’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care, and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. While some tasks are easier than others...

Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept in our world for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980’s as “activities individuals, families and communities undertake with the...

Copays are a health insurance term. When a person has health insurance in the United States, their insurance coverage typically includes a percentage of the cost of medication, but not...