How to Embrace the Power of the Clinical Trial on International Clinical Trials Day and BeyondWhen we pick up our prescriptions from the pharmacy, most of us do not think about where these drugs come from. Yet every pill or medical intervention – from cold...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C 101: Can Hepatitis C be Cured?Hepatitis C (HCV) is one of the more serious viral infections that attacks and can damage the liver. Naturally, then, when you or someone you care about contracts HCV, you’ll...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cryoglobulinemia and VasculitisCryoglobulinemia is a serious blood disease that has been linked to hepatitis C infection. According to the NIH, hep C is “recognized as the major cause of mixed cryoglobulinemia”. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (A Blistering Skin Disease)Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT), is a skin manifestation of liver disease. It's highly exacerbated by exposure of the skin to the sun. Normally, blisters appear on sun-exposed skin, but in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes and Hep CDiabetes induced by hep C doesn't require obesity or family history to develop. It can happen to anyone infected with the hepatitis C virus. It occurs when the HCV core...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Paying for Hepatitis C Treatment: Tips and Self-AdvocacyThe new medications are amazing for those who have Hepatitis C. The cure rate is higher. The duration of treatment is lower. The side effects are much less harsh. It...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C LingoThe internet has moved communication to a whole new level. When I first started texting it was hard for me to understand a lot of the abbreviations used. I began...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hepatitis C 101: What Does Viral Load Mean?When someone is tested for hepatitis C (HCV), they are usually tested with an antibody test. If a hepatitis C antibody test result is negative, the person does not have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hepatitis C 101: Why Does Hepatitis C Often Go Undiagnosed?Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, at an estimated 3.9 million Americans infected. Yet, most are unaware they are carrying the virus. When...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Telling Friends and Family That You Have Hepatitis CGetting the news that you have hepatitis C can be one of the hardest days of your life. Telling someone you love may be even harder. You need to share...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hepatitis C in AmericaThe Hepatitis C In America survey was conducted between December 2014 and January 2015. The primary goal of the study was to establish an understanding of the current state and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
