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Articles related to "Hepatitis C"
Viral Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E & G An historical perspective of hepatitis caused by the viruses of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E and hepatitis G viral hepatitis • hepatitis viruses a and b • hepatitis c • hepatitis d • hepatitis e
Hepatitis Hepatitis is defined as an inflammation of the liver, the organ that is situated in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Viral hepatitis, in contrast to drug-induced or alcohol induced hepatitis, is extremely virulent and there is no definitive care plan other than supportive care. This article presents some of the not-well-known information about hepatitis, but this article, as in the others, should not be used as a sole resource. Be sure to see your doctor. hepatitis • viral hepatitis • hepatitis c • hepatitis d • hepatitis b
Hepatitis A, B, C 's 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. hepatitis c • hepatitis • liver disease • liver cancer • sickness
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
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
Possible Cure for Chronic Hepatitis C Infections A new form of interferon along with a drug called ribavirin may cure 50 percent of those chronically infected with the Hepatitis C virus. hepatitis • hepatitis c virus • chronic hepatitis • interferon • ribavirin
Reducing Stress is Critical for Good Health 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. stress • hepatitis c • hcv • hep c • hepatitis b
ZADAXIN® used for HCV and HBV Patients 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. zadaxin • thymosin alpha 1 • immunotherapy • hepatitis b • hepatitis c
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
Brain Fog, Myth or REAL? 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. brain fog • hepatitis c • hepatitis • hcv • hep
Combo Therapy and the Side Effects 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!!" flu • hepatitis • hepatitis c • therapy • interferon
Free HCV Home Test Kits for US Veterans 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. vets • veterans • hepc • hepatitis c • 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 •
Hepatitis and Strawberries Imported strawberries sometimes are more than just berries. Microbial passengers made life miserable for some Michiganders. hepatitis a • strawberries • strawberry • hepatitis
Hepatitis C Conference in San Francisco The HCV Global Foundation's 4th Annual HCV Conference will be held in San Francisco on August 10 - 13, 2000. hcv • conference • hepatitis c • hepatitis • hcv
Hepatitis in the News A great viral hepatitis website. Chronic hepatitis sufferers should not take ibuprofen and a new treatment with a high price tag. rebetron • schering-plough • hcv • interferon • ribavirin
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
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
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
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
Liver Dialysis is Now Available for Chronic Hepatitis C Patients The FDA has approved of using a liver dialysis units to filter the blood of patients who are experiencing liver malfunctions... liver • hepatitis • hep c • hepatitis c • dialysis
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
May 1st is Hepatitis Awareness Day! 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. hcv • hepatitis c • hepatitis
PEG 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. peg • interferon • hepatitis c • hcv • hepatitis
Real Herbal Solutions or is it Just Hype? 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. herbs • treatment • hepatitis • hcv • hepatitis c
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
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
SSI Disability and Hepatitis B and C 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. disability • ssi • hepatitis c • hepatitis • hcv
The Importance of Learning Your Genotype 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. genotype • hepatitis c • hepatitis • hcv • blood
The Life Cycle of the Hepatitis C Virus 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. treatment • combo • hcv • virus • hepatitis
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
Understanding Your Test Results 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. tests • blood tests • hep c • hcv • hepatitis c
Using that four letter word... C U R E 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! hepatitis c • hep c • hcv • cure • therapy
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
What is in Those Vaccines: Part II? What is in the hepatitis vaccine and how come that vaccine can be given so early after a child is born? hepatitis • vaccine • hepatitis b virus • vaccination
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
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
Preventing Perinatal Hepatits B Infections This article discusses the transmission of the Hepatitis B virus from mother to baby, addressing preventive measures and the appropiate medical attention needed. hepatitis b • perinatal hepatitis b infection • hepatitis b carriers • preventive measures • prenatal screeing
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
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
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
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
Hepatitis C the Silent Epidemic This article is about Hepatitis C but please don't pass it by because you think it doesn't affect you. In fact, 70% of those with the disease do not know they have it. Early diagnosis is important. This article gives you some basic information as well as risk factors and what to do if have it. hepatitis • nutrition • protein • diagnosis • symptoms
My Diagnosis and Early Days of Treatment for Hepatitis C May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. In April 1999 I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Until then I had not heard of this virus. Since then I have learned A LOT and successfully completed treatment. It is estimated that two out of every 100 people in Louisiana have this virus. Read about my experiences from a diary I kept during 1999. They may be similar to yours or your neighbor's. hepatitis c • diagnosis • lsu medical center
My Experience with Treatment for Hepatitis C The side effects I experienced during treatment for Hepatitis C were difficult to live with. But I am now in remission and most of the pain is forgotten, like the way mothers focus on the joys of childbirth and not the labor. hepatitis c • interferon • ribavirin • rebetron • thyroid
Treatment of Hepatitis C Infections Possible in AIDS Patients Having AIDS is bad enough but to also be infected with the Hepatitis C virus can cause severe problems. Find out how treating both infections helps these patients and may provide help for people infected with only the Hepatitis C virus. hiv • hepatitis c virus • ribavirin • interferon alfa-2b
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
Alcohol Based Hand-cleansers The effectiveness of alcohol-based hand-cleansers is dependant on the concentration of alcohol, the time of exposure, and the volume used. hand cleanser • alcohol • virus • infection enveloped • nonenveloped
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
Coombs Negative AIHA Nearly all cases of autoimmune hemolytic anemia are associated with a positive DAT. In some cases of AIHA, including hepatitis B, the Coombs test may be negative. aiha • autoimmune hemolytic anemia • autoimmune disease • direct coombs test • direct antiglobulin test |
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