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Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...

Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...

Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is estimated that 3 to 10 million people in the United States are carriers of the...

Where does everyone go after treating for the hepatitis C virus? That question came through the Q&A section here on HepatitisC.net recently. It may seem like a lot of the...

Wow! I am cured! If you are one of the ones who have said those words or something similar, you know how amazing the feeling is! I remember it well...

In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...

I have asked myself what are the things that bring us together as a community, and it cannot be asked without looking at the things that drive us apart. Why...

I struggled at school when I was younger. I would probably be labeled with ADHD today, but school was not a strong suit when I was a kid. Especially tests...

In recalling the early days of my hepatitis C experience, I am reminded of just how awful I felt for years before I knew it was caused by hepatitis C...

With an enemy like hepatitis C, there is a continuous uphill struggle. For those who have served in the military, your time has come. The Veterans Administration (VA) has begun...

Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. By now, you may have already begun to recognize the voices that blame you...

Warning: This blog is full of sass mouth. When people are insensitive, they can say some pretty stupid stuff. That includes rude statements about personal matters when we have hepatitis...

Click here to read Part 1 of The Dark Side of Stigma with Hepatitis C. Most of us have experienced stigma from having hep C. It’s easy to recognize the...

It’s nearly impossible to get medical care without feeling judgment about hepatitis C. You get used to it, but when you don’t feel good and need help, you expect professionals...

When we think of stigma, it usually involves how we are treated by others. The medical community comes to mind. So do the reactions of family and friends who may...

It is a question that I hear from time to time from people who are concerned about whether they can continue working while treating their hep C. Some people may...

The newest drug option available on the streets is a drug from China, called carfentanil. This drug is meant to be used for tranquilizing elephants and other giant sized animals...

As a hepatitis C advocate, I feel like everyone with blood should be tested for hepatitis C, just to be sure. But there are certain groups that have higher risks...

Dry mouth is annoying! Your tongue feels like it is getting bigger and bigger, words get stuck to the side of your mouth, and food is hard to swallow! It...

Finally a cure for kids! For those youngsters with hep C, the FDA gave out good news. Two of the drugs that have been used for grown-ups are now approved...