Hepatitis Causes & Cures

There is an animated web page that will give you a better idea of what the virus does to Hepatitis C victims and their bodies. It describes what path it takes to gain the properties it needs to replicate.

Jul 16, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

The HCV Global Foundation's 4th Annual HCV Conference will be held in San Francisco on August 10 - 13, 2000.

Jul 10, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Often Hepatitis patients become so critically ill that they can no longer work. They can go through their savings quickly, especially those who are on REBETRON or Interferon therapy. Listed is the process description about how to apply for SSI or Disability Insurance.

Jul 3, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Most people recognize that if you reduce the amount of stress in your life, you will be healthier. But not too many people realize how truly important stress management is for chronically ill patients.

Jun 26, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

The Veteran's Council on Hepatitis C and Liver Disease is urging Veterans nationwide to get tested for hepatitis C. It is reported that HCV is four to five times more prevalent among veterans than it is among the general public.

Jun 19, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

There are tons of studies that will show you that your average adult weighing in at under 200 lbs should be consuming at least 1 gallon a day of life giving, life sustaining water. Adding at least a cup for each additional 10 lbs.

Jun 11, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Schring-Plough, the manufacturing company of product Rebetron which is the current form of Hepatitis C therapy, has made a commitment to the patients that are considering combination therapy or have already begun treatment.

May 23, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

ZADAXIN thymosin alpha 1, an immunotherapy, is a new therapy for the treatment of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Research indicates that ZADAXIN is extremely helpful for use in patients who have weakened immune systems.

May 16, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

PEG-Interferon alfa-2b (PEG-INTRON) administered once a week is proving to be more effective than the standard Interferon monotherapy but not necessarily more effective than combination Ribiveran/Interferon therapy for treating Hepatitis C patients.

May 8, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Well, I'm here to say that if someone ever tells you they have a CURE for Hepatitis C, you need to run! Run away and don't look back!

May 1, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Through out the world on May 1, 2000 there will be walks to state capitals, marches to state representatives, candle light vigils and articles in print about Hepatitis C.

Apr 23, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Since the majority of HCV patients are not medical experts, the need to figure out what all the tests mean is very important. Because we have the duty of being our own medical facilitator, we must learn as much as we can about our disease, our treatments and most importantly the tests given to us to determine our condition.

Apr 16, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

While chatting with most general physicians about HCV, they will ask questions pertaining to how you feel physically. They have a ton of queries about every physical ailment you could think of, but are they forgetting one very important one? Your Brain and your mental condition.

Apr 9, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Now scientists predict that people who have hepatitis C, have billions of actual viruses circulating within their body. Although there may be one or two predominant sub-types, the infection as a whole is not a single entity and is composed of many different quasispecies.

Apr 2, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Usually Hepatitis C patients get "flu" like symptoms. Now when I say that some patients get a "flu" like symptom, some folks who have gone through this therapy laugh and say the better description is called..."HELL!!"

Mar 26, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

The FDA has approved of using a liver dialysis units to filter the blood of patients who are experiencing liver malfunctions...

Mar 20, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Most doctors are concerned about their patients turning to these herbal products because there is so little done in research, few well controlled studies or legitimate trial studies.

Mar 14, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

If you would like to add your favorite support group or another site you found helpful, please write to me at HepatitisCinAZ@aol.com.

Mar 7, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

On February 29th at the Keystone Symposia scientific meetings held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Epimmune announced the development of a vaccine for the prevention and treatment of Hepatitis C.

Feb 29, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

The National Hepatitis C Coalition, Inc is planning a "Wake Up Washington Rally 2000" for June 1-4, 2000. Hepatitis C patients, families and supporters from all over the United States will make their voices heard.

Feb 23, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

As a Hepatitis C educator and counselor, I converse with thousands of Hepatitis C victims. Their number one complaint, other than having this horrible disease, is having terrible doctors! I have formed the opinion that many of today's General Practitioners are quite bewildered at the prospect of treating their patients who suffer from Hepatitis C.

Feb 17, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Hepatitis C is a bloodborne disease. The current available research shows that 60% of those people that test positive can be traced to the known ways of coming in contact with infected blood. Here is a list of known risk groups

Feb 7, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Hepatitis C is another virus that you must worry about in a growing list of viruses like AIDS, hepatitis B, gonorrhea or chlamydia. It is not known for certain if you can transmit Hepatitis C through sexual intercourse.

Feb 1, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

The following is a short list of way you can begin to improve your life. The advice given is that of a researcher on Hepatitis C, not a doctor. These tips are to be used in conjunction with your own physicians advice.

Jan 31, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

No form of Hepatitis is curable, but some types can be treated effectively. Interferon and Rebetron (combination therapy) are the only FDA approved drugs for treatment.

Jan 27, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Each year the numbers of people infected with Hepatitis B are declining because of these types of programs. Even with these triumphant victories, we still continue to fight the war against Hepatitis B.

Jan 24, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

A few ways to protect yourself from spreading or catching this deadly disease.

Jan 21, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

There are currently two different types of therapy for chronic hepatitisC: Monotherapy or Combination therapy. There is a strict criteria you must meet before you are able to get these types of treatments. It is important that you see your doctor regularly and have your enzyme levels tested regularly to determine what course you should proceed with.

Jan 13, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B.

Jan 12, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A. Most patients are told to rest for one to four weeks after a diagnosis is made, to avoid intimate contact and to consume foods high in protein.

Jan 11, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson

Hepatitis is one of the largest public health problems facing our nation today. Millions of people in the world have it. There are vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B, but not currently available for Hepatitis C. The Medical field is making great strides to find a cure, but the current mode of treatment doesn't work for everybody. This informational site gives links to the latest news, treatments and research.

Jan 10, 2000 - Sharon Nicholson