National Health Service to Offer Hep C Treatment to ChildrenEngland’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced it will offer a new treatment for hepatitis C in children. Children in England will be the first in the world to be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C Progress Around the GlobeIn just about every aspect of our lives, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing progress. With hep C, progress to improve awareness, increase access to treatment, and reduce stigma... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan: A Roadmap to Elimination 2021-2025The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan: A Roadmap to Elimination (2021-2025) in January 2021. This plan is also referred to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look Back in History of Hepatitis C DiscoveryA few days ago, I noticed a story featured on the front page of the University of Alberta website that caught my eye: University of Alberta virologist, Michael Houghton, is... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Research Confirms That Hepatitis C Stigma is Very, Very RealIf you are reading this, you probably know first-hand what hepatitis C stigma is. Stigma has been described as “perceived negative attribute that causes someone to devalue or think less... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should The US Provide Universal Screening and Treatment for Hep C? Learning From Egypt's ResponseHepatitis C (Hep C) is highly curable disease, but delayed diagnosis can lead to long-term health consequences and spread of the disease to others. While original screening recommendations called for... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C Rates are 3 Times Higher Since 2010Many people who have hepatitis C don't know it; They can be infected, but not have any symptoms. More than 50% of people with hepatitis C will require treatment to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Approves Epclusa for Treatment of Children with Any Genotype of Hep CThe United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved Epclusa to treat hep C in children with any genotype. Epclusa is a combination of two drugs, sofosbuvir and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Guidelines Recommend Testing Adults Aged 18-79 for Hepatitis CA panel of experts in disease prevention recommends that all adults aged 18 to 79 should get screened for hepatitis C. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published this... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering Barry EdgeIt is with great sadness that we share the passing of former HepatitisC.net advocate Barry Edge. Barry passed away on January 24th 2019, surrounded by his loving family. We are... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Technivie & Viekira XR: Two Discontinued Hep C TreatmentsTwo medications for the treatment of hepatitis C, Technivie and Viekira XR, have been discontinued, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The discontinuation is voluntary and not related... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Clinical Trial Experience Survey!Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a short survey to understand how patients are involved in the clinical... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
