Articles related to "Hepatitis"
Hepatitis
The word hepatitis simply means an inflammation of the liver without pinpointing a specific cause.
hepatitis a virus • infectious hepatitis • hepatitis c • hepatitis b • infected body fluids
The word hepatitis simply means an inflammation of the liver without pinpointing a specific cause.
hepatitis a virus • infectious hepatitis • hepatitis c • hepatitis b • infected body fluids
Current Treatment for Hepatitis B and C
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.
interferon • rebetron • hepatitis b • hepatitis c • combo therapy
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.
interferon • rebetron • hepatitis b • hepatitis c • combo therapy
New Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
New drug therapy approved by FDA for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
hepatitis • chronic hepatitis • hepatitis c virus • interferon • ribavirin
New drug therapy approved by FDA for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
hepatitis • chronic hepatitis • hepatitis c virus • interferon • ribavirin
Autoimmune Diseases and Hepatitis
Patients with viral and autoimmune hepatitis are at increased risk for developing several different autoimmune disorders.
autoimmune • diseases • hepatitis • viral • glomerulonephritis
Patients with viral and autoimmune hepatitis are at increased risk for developing several different autoimmune disorders.
autoimmune • diseases • hepatitis • viral • glomerulonephritis
Hepatitis and Strawberries
Imported strawberries sometimes are more than just berries. Microbial passengers made life miserable for some Michiganders.
hepatitis a • strawberries • strawberry • hepatitis
Imported strawberries sometimes are more than just berries. Microbial passengers made life miserable for some Michiganders.
hepatitis a • strawberries • strawberry • hepatitis
HCV Vaccine in the works!
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.
vaccine • hepatitis c • hepatitis •
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.
vaccine • hepatitis c • hepatitis •
How Not To Spread Hepatitis C
A few ways to protect yourself from spreading or catching this deadly disease.
liver disease • liver • hepatitis c • hepatitis • chronic fatigue
A few ways to protect yourself from spreading or catching this deadly disease.
liver disease • liver • hepatitis c • hepatitis • chronic fatigue
I Tested Positive for Hepatitis A, Now What?
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.
hepatitis a • liver • hepatitis
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.
hepatitis a • liver • hepatitis
I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B, Now What?
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.
hepatitis b • hepatitis • liver • vaccinate
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.
hepatitis b • hepatitis • liver • vaccinate
I Tested Positive for Hepatitis C, Now What?
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.
hepatitis c • hepatitis • liver • transplant
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.
hepatitis c • hepatitis • liver • transplant
March on Washington Planned!
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.
march • hepatitis c • hepatitis • rally • washington
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.
march • hepatitis c • hepatitis • rally • washington
Risk Groups for Contracting Hepatitis
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
liver • hepatitis • hepatitis c • hcv • risks
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
liver • hepatitis • hepatitis c • hcv • risks
Sex and Hepatitis C
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.
sex • hepatitis • hep c • hcv • hepatitis c
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.
sex • hepatitis • hep c • hcv • hepatitis c
There's a reason they call it PRACTICING MEDICINE!
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.
hepatitis c • hepatitis • liver • treatment • doctors
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.
hepatitis c • hepatitis • liver • treatment • doctors
Ways You Can Improve Your Quality of Life
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.
hepatitis c • hepatitis • low-fat • milk thistle • green tea
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.
hepatitis c • hepatitis • low-fat • milk thistle • green tea
Winning the War Against Hepatitis B
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.
hepatitis b • liver
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.
hepatitis b • liver
Autoimmune Hepatitis I
In Part I of this two-part article on autoimmune hepatitis, I present an overview of the symptoms, environmental triggers, prevalence and nature of autoimmune hepatitis and I describe the autoantibodies that are seen in this condition.
hepatitis • autoimmune • aih • liver • viruses
In Part I of this two-part article on autoimmune hepatitis, I present an overview of the symptoms, environmental triggers, prevalence and nature of autoimmune hepatitis and I describe the autoantibodies that are seen in this condition.
hepatitis • autoimmune • aih • liver • viruses
Hepatitis A Virus Infection
The Hepatitis A virus occurs through ingestion of fecally contaminated materials from an HAV positive source - another person, contaminated food, or contaminated water.
hepatitis • hepatitis a • hepatitis a virus • hav • contaminated
The Hepatitis A virus occurs through ingestion of fecally contaminated materials from an HAV positive source - another person, contaminated food, or contaminated water.
hepatitis • hepatitis a • hepatitis a virus • hav • contaminated
Oral Piercings
Oral piercings are considered by many as a form of art. This article will discuss some of the oral and general medical problems that arise from them.
oral • piercing • oral piercing • oral piercings • tongue
Oral piercings are considered by many as a form of art. This article will discuss some of the oral and general medical problems that arise from them.
oral • piercing • oral piercing • oral piercings • tongue
Antibodies and Autoantibodies
A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.
antibodies • autoantibodies • autoimmune • autoimmunity • autoimmune disorders
A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.
antibodies • autoantibodies • autoimmune • autoimmunity • autoimmune disorders
Autoimmune Hepatitis Part II
This article describes the three basic subtypes seen in autoimmune hepatitis and explains how their particular disease courses differ.
autoimmune • hepatitis • aih • liver • subtypes
This article describes the three basic subtypes seen in autoimmune hepatitis and explains how their particular disease courses differ.
autoimmune • hepatitis • aih • liver • subtypes
HIV & Hepatitis C
The viruses HIV and Hepatitis C are two of the world's most prevalent healthcare crises, perpetuated significantly by illegal drug use as well as alcohol consumption.
iv • drug • heroin • prostituion • harm reduction
The viruses HIV and Hepatitis C are two of the world's most prevalent healthcare crises, perpetuated significantly by illegal drug use as well as alcohol consumption.
iv • drug • heroin • prostituion • harm reduction
Behcet's disease
Behcet's is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by vasculitis, oral and genital ulcers, and uveitis, which can occur in patients with hepatitis C.
behcet's • disease • chronic • autoimmune • inflammatory
Behcet's is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by vasculitis, oral and genital ulcers, and uveitis, which can occur in patients with hepatitis C.
behcet's • disease • chronic • autoimmune • inflammatory
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is not uncommon, it's just not talked about as frequently as the common cold. What may surprise you is that it's almost just as common as a cold.
cmv • cytomegalovirus • prenatal infection • cmv infection • mononucleosis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is not uncommon, it's just not talked about as frequently as the common cold. What may surprise you is that it's almost just as common as a cold.
cmv • cytomegalovirus • prenatal infection • cmv infection • mononucleosis
Harm Reduction for IV Drug Users
The availability of new and clean syringes and needles by IV drug users significantly decreases the spread of the HIV virus without increasing rate of use.
hiv • aids • hepatitis • iv drug • syringe
The availability of new and clean syringes and needles by IV drug users significantly decreases the spread of the HIV virus without increasing rate of use.
hiv • aids • hepatitis • iv drug • syringe
Is our food safe?: How can we protect ourselves.
Most food poisoning occur at home. Find out what you can do to prevent this from happening in your kitchen.
food poisoning • e. coli • hepatitis
Most food poisoning occur at home. Find out what you can do to prevent this from happening in your kitchen.
food poisoning • e. coli • hepatitis
Sexually transmitted infection
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parsite acquired through sexual contact.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parsite acquired through sexual contact.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
STI and STD
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
What Is In the Pool Water?
Pool water can carry disease-causing germs. Click above to find out how to protect youself and your family from these recreational water illnesses.
pool • water • chlorine • diarrhea • e. coli
Pool water can carry disease-causing germs. Click above to find out how to protect youself and your family from these recreational water illnesses.
pool • water • chlorine • diarrhea • e. coli
Which Comes First, the Depression or the Disease?
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hepatitis c • hep c • hcv • support groups • support
If you would like to add your favorite support group or another site you found helpful, please write to me at HepatitisCinAZ@aol.com.
hepatitis c • hep c • hcv • support groups • support
Alternative Vaccination Schedules
Alternative vaccination schedules incorporate selective and delayed vaccination to reduce the risks of adverse reactions and vaccine injury.
alternative vaccination schedule • selective and delayed vaccination • immunization options • mercury link to autism • childhood vaccines
Alternative vaccination schedules incorporate selective and delayed vaccination to reduce the risks of adverse reactions and vaccine injury.
alternative vaccination schedule • selective and delayed vaccination • immunization options • mercury link to autism • childhood vaccines
Childhood Immunizations
Information regarding the importance of preventive measures for serious debilitating childhood illness.
vaccine • vaccination • immunize • immunization • preventive health
Information regarding the importance of preventive measures for serious debilitating childhood illness.
vaccine • vaccination • immunize • immunization • preventive health
Complications of Liver Cirrhosis
When the liver becomes cirrhotic, a variety of clinical abnormalities result.
liver cirrhosis • portal hypertension • ascites • paracentesis • hepatic encephalopathy
When the liver becomes cirrhotic, a variety of clinical abnormalities result.
liver cirrhosis • portal hypertension • ascites • paracentesis • hepatic encephalopathy
Conditions Related to Lymphedema
Conditions associated with lymphedema
lymphedema • praecox • cirrhosis • hepatitis • edema
Conditions associated with lymphedema
lymphedema • praecox • cirrhosis • hepatitis • edema
Infection and Autoimmune Disease
Infectious microorganisms can induce autoimmune diseases; however, working efficiently, the immune system's response to infection can also prevent autoimmune disease.
infectious agents • infection • autoimmune disease • type 1 diabetes • cytomegalovirus
Infectious microorganisms can induce autoimmune diseases; however, working efficiently, the immune system's response to infection can also prevent autoimmune disease.
infectious agents • infection • autoimmune disease • type 1 diabetes • cytomegalovirus
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
autoimmune • autoimmune rash • lichen planus • lichen planus rash • oral lesions
Newborn Tests and Screenings
Newborns can face numerous health issues in the first 48 hours after birth. Here is an overview of what sort of screening and tests you can expect during this time.
newborns • babies • infants • birth • tests
Newborns can face numerous health issues in the first 48 hours after birth. Here is an overview of what sort of screening and tests you can expect during this time.
newborns • babies • infants • birth • tests
Treating Fibrosis
Scleroderma, autoimmune liver diseases, pretibial myxedema, thyroid and other conditions are often complicated by fibrosis. Learn the latest treatment news.
fibrosis • autoimmune disease • liver disease • pulmonary fibrosis • pretibial myxedema
Scleroderma, autoimmune liver diseases, pretibial myxedema, thyroid and other conditions are often complicated by fibrosis. Learn the latest treatment news.
fibrosis • autoimmune disease • liver disease • pulmonary fibrosis • pretibial myxedema
Y2K Childhood Vaccination Schedule Released
The new recommendations are in! Go see for yourself what those recommendations mean to your children.
vaccine • vaccination • whooping cough • pertussis • hepatitis b virus
The new recommendations are in! Go see for yourself what those recommendations mean to your children.
vaccine • vaccination • whooping cough • pertussis • hepatitis b virus
Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Understanding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations.
vaccine-preventable diseases • alternative vaccination schedule • controversial vaccine ingredients • vaccine brand choices • combined vaccines
Understanding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations.
vaccine-preventable diseases • alternative vaccination schedule • controversial vaccine ingredients • vaccine brand choices • combined vaccines
Drug Abuse and AD Development
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Statins and Autoimmune Diseases
Within the last few years, several published reports have linked statins to lupus and other auotimmune disorders; learn about the benefits and risks of statin therapy.
statins • lipid-lowering agents • cholesterol • cholesterol-lowering agents • atherosclerosis
Within the last few years, several published reports have linked statins to lupus and other auotimmune disorders; learn about the benefits and risks of statin therapy.
statins • lipid-lowering agents • cholesterol • cholesterol-lowering agents • atherosclerosis
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis.
uveitis • multiple autoimmune diseases • multiple autoimmune disorders • vitiligo • pernicious anemia
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis.
uveitis • multiple autoimmune diseases • multiple autoimmune disorders • vitiligo • pernicious anemia
Vaccinations for Central America
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Newborn Well Baby Checkup
Your newborn's first visit to the pediatrician will check your infant's growth and development.
2 week well child doctors visit • parenting an infant • your new baby • infant health • newborn growth and development
Your newborn's first visit to the pediatrician will check your infant's growth and development.
2 week well child doctors visit • parenting an infant • your new baby • infant health • newborn growth and development
Pitfalls of the ANA Test
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear
Remission and Flares
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
More Food for Thought
Facts about carcinogens in cosmetics, the new RoC carcinogen list and more pros and cons on early detection.
breast cancer • early detection • carinogens • cosmetics and cancer • european union
Facts about carcinogens in cosmetics, the new RoC carcinogen list and more pros and cons on early detection.
breast cancer • early detection • carinogens • cosmetics and cancer • european union
A Visit From Auntie
Back in Victorian times, this subject would have caused any lady going by the name of Miss Cornelia to swoon. But in our day, times have changed. Women's History Month would not be complete without a peek into the history of how women have dealt with their menstrual cycles. Rated "M" for "must read."
menstruation • sanitary napkin • tampon • blood • menses
Back in Victorian times, this subject would have caused any lady going by the name of Miss Cornelia to swoon. But in our day, times have changed. Women's History Month would not be complete without a peek into the history of how women have dealt with their menstrual cycles. Rated "M" for "must read."
menstruation • sanitary napkin • tampon • blood • menses
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