Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactionscomments
Take the Clinical Trial Experience Survey!Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a short survey to...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Risk and Infection by the NumbersCommon risk factors for HCV infection include being a "Baby Boomer" (born between 1945 and 1965), injection drug use, and having a...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Is Interferon Done?Recently I was made aware that interferon is still the only choice for thousands of people who are eligible to treat based...reactionscomments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability DenialThough the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactionscomments
Generic Hepatitis C DrugsPharmaceutical companies exist in order to create new or better drugs for current medical problems. They spend billions of dollars finding new...reactionscomments
Understanding A Social Security Disability DenialAfter the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Disease and Hepatitis CResearchers have consistently shown that there is a 30% increase in those with hepatitis C to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The...reactionscomments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActHaving a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace...reactionscomments
Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C - Part 2This is part 2 in our series about Extrahepatic Manifestations of hepatitis C. Visit part 1. There are a number of dermatologic...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C - Part 1This is part 1 in our series about Extrahepatic Manifestations of hepatitis C. Read more in part 2. Patients with hepatitis C virus...reactions2comments
