How Does a Healthy Diet Help Fight Hepatitis C?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... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Drug Use and Hepatitis C: Part OneThis 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... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Hepatitis C Impacts Black and African American PeopleFor 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My First Experience with Hepatitis C as a Healthcare ProfessionalPharmacists 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... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You Looking for Advice about 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... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Which Age Groups are Most Likely to Have Hepatitis C?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... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Won't Feel Ashamed about Hepatitis C: Looking at RegretsWe 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... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Mental Health, Brain Fog, and Hepatitis CHepatitis 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... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Predictors of DAA Treatment FailureThere 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... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed and My Husband No Longer Touches MeI 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... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Kind of Doctor Do I Need to Treat Hepatitis C? How Do I Find One?You may have received your hep C diagnosis in a number of ways; Blood donation centers, life insurance companies for medical physicals, community health clinics, health departments with on-site testing... By Connie Welch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day in the Life of a Harm Reduction WorkerIn harm reduction, mornings start with a bang! At this moment, I am sitting in my office. I work in the hepatitis C field, but I also work as a... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Similarities and Differences between COVID-19 and Hepatitis CAs we move through this new pandemic, it is becoming apparent that there are similarities and differences between COVID-19 and hepatitis C. What has struck me in my reading and... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How The Kids Feel When A Parent Has Hepatitis CIn a family with hepatitis C patients, the emotional rollercoaster that happens brings many insecurities. It's a challenge for the caregiver/partner to be alert and pay attention to everything around... By Patricia Maciel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Autoimmune Diseases Connected to Hepatitis CThere are a variety of autoimmune diseases associated with hepatitis C. Autoimmune diseases are where a person’s own immune antibodies attack the bodies tissue and organs. Mixed Cryoglobulinemia is the... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Day of Liver-Conscious EatingEating. We all have to do it, and for some people, doing it “wrong” can have negative health effects on the body. This is especially true for those of us... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are The Symptoms of Hep C?One of the challenging features of hepatitis C is that many of those who have hep C are not aware that they have it. This is primarily because there are... By Daniel Winterbottom2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Supporting Other People with Hepatitis C: Talking about Your DiagnosisDo you know someone fighting hepatitis C? Someone who is newly diagnosed? Perhaps a friend or family member? Recently, I was contacted at my foundation by a lady who learned that a... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Help for Hepatitis C Treatment Side EffectsTreatment for hepatitis C has improved greatly over the past 5 years in various ways. Hepatitis C treatment is now available for all genotypes and liver conditions, with shorter treatment... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Over the Counter Medications and the LiverAs a community pharmacist, I often witness customers self-selecting over the counter (OTC) medications to help various ailments. Many of us are aware of two offenders, that when consumed in... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments