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As we approached 2020, I took a few moments to reflect back on the previous year and really took time to focus on change. What could I do personally in...

The fear and potential realities of hepatitis C are serious and can be disruptive. Given the significance of hepatitis C, it would be reassuring to verify that hep C indicators...

You can have a healthy, happy holiday season even with hepatitis C and liver disease. Here’s some common questions and answers to help you have a great holiday experience. When...

No, not the bar where people drink alcohol or play pool or some other bar activity... What I am talking about is the idea of a low or high bar...

The holidays are intended to be a period of relaxation, joy, and love. However, for some people, holidays may instead bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness. The holiday...

After being diagnosed with hep C, feelings of loss, isolation, fear of dying, and fear of the reactions from others are all possible. Sadness, anger, fear and feeling lost are...

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a virus that is passed on through blood and can cause chronic liver disease. More than 95 percent of HCV cases can be cured by antiviral...

Hepatitis C re-infection and recurrence is a concern for many patients. Learning the facts versus assuming myths is important to keep yourself protected from re-infection and recurrence. Many believe if...

You may be one of the lucky people who has had no pain associated with your hep C, and maybe no lingering pain at all, regardless of cause. I say...

Epclusa is a direct-acting antiviral that treats hepatitis C infection. It is a combination of 2 ingredients: sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. Over 90% of people are able to achieve a cure...

Nearly 4 million Americans are living with hepatitis C. Without treatment, hepatitis C can lead to health complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer. However, hepatitis C can now be treated...

Waves of exhaustion or a continued, relentless tiredness and lack of energy are commonly reported symptoms for those with hepatitis C. Fatigue maybe the most “frequent and disabling extrahepatic symptom...

Feeling pressured to go to the doctor and get treatment? This could be an overly sensitive topic for a person who has just been diagnosed with hep C. For some people...

Hepatitis C is liver disease often diagnosed in the Baby Boomer generation, but reports show hepatitis C is increasing in young people. Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks the...

This is my heartbreaking story about being home alone at the holidays the first year after being diagnosed. I think this story needs to be told, because the whole holiday...

My 20 year journey with hepatitis C included a total of 3 treatments, 2 liver biopsies, and countless other tests and physical exams. It also included highs and lows -...

Two years ago, roughly, I was at an event to mark the start of point of care drug store antibody testing for hep C. We started by using me as...

Skin rashes, bumps, itching, dry or discolored skin can be common symptoms of hepatitis C or one of the hep C treatments. These skin conditions can be some of the...

Not everyone has good health insurance and has enough money to pay for all the medical bills. It's hard enough to deal with hepatitis C already and all the problems...

A 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...