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Receiving a hepatitis C diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind. The testing leading up to the diagnosis is confusing and can be difficult to interpret. Furthermore, it may not be...

Read Part 1 here Viral load testing detects the amount of hepatitis C virus that is found in the blood. Viral load testing is also referred to as HCV RNA...

What do we need? Well, that will vary from person to person and where we get what we need is no less unique. In community, we see access to care...

Being newly diagnosed, you may be getting your hands on all sorts of information about hepatitis C. I know I did, but back in 2005, there was nothing written about it...

We are excited to share a guest post from researcher Steffan Cooper, Research Nurse Coordinator at the Liver Disease Branch of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers in the Liver...

Last year, a hepatitis C prescription was sent to my pharmacy from an infectious disease clinic. The clinic noted that this was a new patient to our pharmacy. I then...

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...