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For most people (people not in the risk categories listed below), the chance of contracting hep C is very low. Those in these categories have increased risk, and testing is...

The process from hep C exposure to treatment completion can be a long, confusing, and often stressful process and many may need help as they struggle through the process. Many...

As we know, hep C is a chronic condition for the majority (~75%) of people who contract the virus. Only 25% or so will not require treatment to avoid the...

Epclusa (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir) is one type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C. Epclusa may be used to treat all genotytpes of hepatitis C in both adults...

"Going with the flow" is a phrase I have come to accept in my life. Before hep C and end stage liver disease, I was a vibrant go-getter that never...

When family and friends don’t understand your hepatitis C, it hurts. Hepatitis C is known as a ‘silent disease’ because often symptoms don’t surface until liver damage is evident. It...

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, we have officially entered influenza season. Most of us understand the importance of the flu shot for the elderly, children, and those...

It is not unusual when in a group, at a party, meeting or event, for someone to mention hepatitis C and the group goes quiet. Just hearing the phrase creates...

The development of the hepatitis A and B vaccines in the 1980s led to a shift to control hepatitis viruses through preventative strategies. Therefore, the development of vaccines has been...

As I sit here today, my eyes fill with tears. My heart is breaking for a dear friend and fellow hep C advocate. She was on my foundation board a...

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. When hepatitis C becomes chronic (long-lasting), the virus causes inflammation, which can result in scarring and even liver damage. Hepatitis C also increases the...

This article is part one of a new series examining the intersections of drug use and hepatitis C. When diagnosed with hepatitis C, I found myself limited in my treatment...

For many years, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has had a great impact on Black and African American people in the United States, more so than any other group. Hepatitis...

Pharmacists spend their training learning about the details of every condition, from its diagnosis to treatment. As a student, it can be difficult to grasp the effect of hepatitis C...

Knowing where to go after being diagnosed with hep C can be confusing. A hepatitis C diagnosis can leave you feeling alone and lost. Back when I was diagnosed in...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection which can affect people of any age or sex. With the opioid crisis, we are seeing more young people becoming infected with hepatitis C...

We all have some regrets, so my title may be misleading, at least somewhat. It comes down to how we perceive what a regret is. One version may be about...

Hepatitis C can impact the mental health of those infected; In fact, a chemical effect on the body can cause mode swings and other neurological symptoms including anxiety, hopelessness and...

There are many questions that come to mind when preparing to start hepatitis C treatment. A common concern is whether the drug will work. Scientists have determined predictors of direct-acting...

I received an email this morning that tore my heart strings. This woman’s email started off by apologizing for being too personal and for needing advise on such an intimate...