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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Transplanted2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 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... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments